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 9527344 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 108014354 epoch_slot_no: 273554 block_no: 9527167 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86295 time: 2023-11-10 01:44:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d803de249f63184a9860e592ac8fdfb4112e3246ec4bcc15faa156c2de6b4f9Block Operator
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