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 9535997 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 108189913 epoch_slot_no: 17113 block_no: 9535820 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88428 time: 2023-11-12 02:30:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c52352399578e21ca71fbf275ed1a195b2a13b51d86e1f3ff3b56e6a05596aaBlock Operator
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