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 9537031 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 108212367 epoch_slot_no: 39567 block_no: 9536854 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 30420 time: 2023-11-12 08:44:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5a58513cbbe50f92518a23a4d7344df2473d033b02c924f18624bc81a15412Block Operator
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