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 9536112 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 108192168 epoch_slot_no: 19368 block_no: 9535935 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 49992 time: 2023-11-12 03:07:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01647aebbd2e986610d1b7e5e5e97607e4e0544c887bd53efc94636d9411114bBlock Operator
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