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 9519799 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107859950 epoch_slot_no: 119150 block_no: 9519622 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 31173 time: 2023-11-08 06:50:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169dddc276f5a403eefc951a0376c2df8fe12b0aac54cf70991a7646640f325aBlock Operator
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