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 9523857 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107943132 epoch_slot_no: 202332 block_no: 9523680 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 55128 time: 2023-11-09 05:57:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6a51d26f255c933bc5a12cadeb9b0e13c7bc137be5d4e513c289b7e2bbaa864Block Operator
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