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 9527742 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 108022118 epoch_slot_no: 281318 block_no: 9527565 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 76222 time: 2023-11-10 03:53:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03bc5863e6b5925c23d3b2d5f123c5cb3921e67b6bdde4af7301e0a08223743Block Operator
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