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 9526714 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108001028 epoch_slot_no: 260228 block_no: 9526537 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 71939 time: 2023-11-09 22:01:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0a30d45ac83f9a608c89f96d13c27d71b30e227cb6febc90141987a137ac2c0Block Operator
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