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 9528970 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108046850 epoch_slot_no: 306050 block_no: 9528793 slot_leader_id: 9414012 size: 86410 time: 2023-11-10 10:45:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2291fd82bd1a2f2853a4a9f70081f9700a0b9b1be4f6deed50091cb833f0e4e7Block Operator
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