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 9531484 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 108098970 epoch_slot_no: 358170 block_no: 9531307 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 67341 time: 2023-11-11 01:14:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81858f29483083046d6784a51cb9d39c7bd668c83b8cf53b834db7c1bf9915acBlock Operator
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