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 9535471 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 108179124 epoch_slot_no: 6324 block_no: 9535294 slot_leader_id: 9516157 size: 83092 time: 2023-11-11 23:30:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f068a1e9317d030d722db41f4dd45389b554059b44c0a42535c571be0387101Block Operator
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