A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9518879 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 107841280 epoch_slot_no: 100480 block_no: 9518702 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 79422 time: 2023-11-08 01:39:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e8984fa056d47b8826d35531a61169c1dafe4382256a2779b1da118da98252Block Operator
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