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 9532696 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 108123232 epoch_slot_no: 382432 block_no: 9532519 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 20768 time: 2023-11-11 07:58:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae79066c060102e76931e4d0521fe4ce9fb77469d278624f13717b9e690638cBlock Operator
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