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 9527321 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 108013721 epoch_slot_no: 272921 block_no: 9527144 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 20057 time: 2023-11-10 01:33:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72cb6c5f542e13cff1dd5ccc49587bb43b76170700be8e96879ec5b00dd508a7Block Operator
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