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 9533147 Details
Epoch: 447 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 108132132 epoch_slot_no: 391332 block_no: 9532970 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 9652 time: 2023-11-11 10:27:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42432c846f2663960c77059095fe3ac6d20e0070a5b6f4645893324ced7a8d94Block Operator
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