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 9533073 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108130680 epoch_slot_no: 389880 block_no: 9532896 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 28433 time: 2023-11-11 10:02:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa849aee28de3dcdcf8704a5de6016e2ba62eae663223f03bd866da29a54c05d5Block Operator
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