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 9524512 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 107956768 epoch_slot_no: 215968 block_no: 9524335 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 20487 time: 2023-11-09 09:44:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393a1cf3c49ff26df5cca2037771a7cd75e53c4f4ea1251be1857bc8d62d3d20Block Operator
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