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 9526874 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108003914 epoch_slot_no: 263114 block_no: 9526697 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 58588 time: 2023-11-09 22:50:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa759d695a593457b4db197302a14c4f5f37449ac91b0aef7948297c60cf3a8b9Block Operator
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