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 9524497 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107956518 epoch_slot_no: 215718 block_no: 9524320 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 73209 time: 2023-11-09 09:40:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeee93f0e53a058871f356fb27c594243b47490de0d9ffee6d3714009fb74b30aBlock Operator
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