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 9535456 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 108178825 epoch_slot_no: 6025 block_no: 9535279 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 82663 time: 2023-11-11 23:25:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeab932967d3f51bb7afd65ada71e339a06708609f30f176278cfcfe9871299bBlock Operator
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