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 9532002 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 108109631 epoch_slot_no: 368831 block_no: 9531825 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 77997 time: 2023-11-11 04:12:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2922751de5a7de2e39cde9a024f7e4ac7574898020bac294507d1230e87ffb0aBlock Operator
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