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 9521257 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107889769 epoch_slot_no: 148969 block_no: 9521080 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 16167 time: 2023-11-08 15:07:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38e727d57ac7eca19b1d1f3749341a48df4633328c9e665eaef76da16cc57dbBlock Operator
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