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 9536227 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 108194560 epoch_slot_no: 21760 block_no: 9536050 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 34167 time: 2023-11-12 03:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c0765273ff550241976cba65a4b070e08fe920e230fe2e40254b6e4ebf1b63Block Operator
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