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 9524492 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107956329 epoch_slot_no: 215529 block_no: 9524315 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 35887 time: 2023-11-09 09:37:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c0f88406729e14d17b4b80d7b79eb8e9e51abc5493118f6978d2b40ceabba6bBlock Operator
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