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 9526881 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108004016 epoch_slot_no: 263216 block_no: 9526704 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 32888 time: 2023-11-09 22:51:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8aa1e9516a24a30a7b07d284210c2464e702b60e4a1eb5a7ffc4df04a7d609dBlock Operator
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