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 9531161 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 108092614 epoch_slot_no: 351814 block_no: 9530984 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 35639 time: 2023-11-10 23:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4aab0103243b21fc08ef2de887238c538084d68be26637c7f08b246978de96eBlock Operator
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