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 9528089 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108028956 epoch_slot_no: 288156 block_no: 9527912 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 36775 time: 2023-11-10 05:47:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58caf195cf4b13d7c44bb42e7b64bd0940360f709d2861aacebc3dfdfa5883fcBlock Operator
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