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 9526946 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108005486 epoch_slot_no: 264686 block_no: 9526769 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 39665 time: 2023-11-09 23:16:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84a01804a2c1f9b72ad6be3b40eddcf005d38815089ef09ca03f345cc60eff0Block Operator
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