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 9523470 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107935565 epoch_slot_no: 194765 block_no: 9523293 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 18498 time: 2023-11-09 03:50:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404531b738c7192af7f6d0b0de4a3fcc851967254c9c96a5aa6327afe98e9492Block Operator
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