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 9525438 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 107975234 epoch_slot_no: 234434 block_no: 9525261 slot_leader_id: 9393598 size: 21015 time: 2023-11-09 14:52:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2865369a56cebf37ea6b0df4798b73a6ad6fea4a50fbf33bc9eb91b39c7180f6Block Operator
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