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 9526614 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107999291 epoch_slot_no: 258491 block_no: 9526437 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 39223 time: 2023-11-09 21:33:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2ca96ee0cb6c0504dc0185ed88b0f3fe1361013bc2f08f7ac82d16f68f25eebBlock Operator
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