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 9523939 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107944744 epoch_slot_no: 203944 block_no: 9523762 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 80132 time: 2023-11-09 06:23:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae485de4378ab32499bd94cca8aba40a13e287392e5ee19fdc5fcd8b75aad0eBlock Operator
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