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 9532750 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 108124329 epoch_slot_no: 383529 block_no: 9532573 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 51839 time: 2023-11-11 08:17:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885b7316285125a483cae958cbf2f4624535d17de4cf61b6ac66ab8bd127fe29Block Operator
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