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 9536577 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 108201879 epoch_slot_no: 29079 block_no: 9536400 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 33650 time: 2023-11-12 05:49:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ae516a61e5d2b450c4a6fe0bef3bb12d3c631ca92895a886f4bf52f7aef1e8Block Operator
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