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 9536301 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 108196016 epoch_slot_no: 23216 block_no: 9536124 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 25489 time: 2023-11-12 04:11:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb132156be008bd70fa4201ae40337523b37a8302b5f1920bd5920ebd8f76e439Block Operator
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