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 9520436 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107873300 epoch_slot_no: 132500 block_no: 9520259 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 24291 time: 2023-11-08 10:33:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x974a2c9213ebc83dbdf818a6b41852423db4c7475e225e2e0c620aac0b8c1d5eBlock Operator
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