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 9530377 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108075720 epoch_slot_no: 334920 block_no: 9530200 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 48470 time: 2023-11-10 18:46:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be44a9ee094efa3ba10af95ea993bb1778fa37f5277435252aa181e5aa80052Block Operator
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