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 9531546 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 108100019 epoch_slot_no: 359219 block_no: 9531369 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 17396 time: 2023-11-11 01:31:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f085f34873c7eb7699e917841c82b032b6e78e10168280c420199019aa05d3Block Operator
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