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 9519404 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107851480 epoch_slot_no: 110680 block_no: 9519227 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 22267 time: 2023-11-08 04:29:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7aaa816ad95cbffea97088e1d6ef103c760aaca52866d3f800bd2927bf0d4bBlock Operator
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