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 9520538 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107875320 epoch_slot_no: 134520 block_no: 9520361 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 15206 time: 2023-11-08 11:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa76fd4a9ca06e5360405fe8da74a974b47746e3a19c2506bce98bf1ac4a056b5Block Operator
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