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 9525942 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 107985430 epoch_slot_no: 244630 block_no: 9525765 slot_leader_id: 9520055 size: 84475 time: 2023-11-09 17:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0e860818d516e6baa40e51b2f6bedca5284bc7ce3c32e6060ae4b16037186eBlock Operator
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