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 9521497 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107894832 epoch_slot_no: 154032 block_no: 9521320 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 14408 time: 2023-11-08 16:32:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260a62a9375502095e5b6d87d00a1cfdca07dd5854f4659094013b2bf1de1b38Block Operator
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