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 9532462 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108118745 epoch_slot_no: 377945 block_no: 9532285 slot_leader_id: 9489088 size: 36682 time: 2023-11-11 06:43:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb92bc4e0a70e38050990b242dfc03b87720250037bb3616e4ea3f2a39abc273aBlock Operator
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