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 9537640 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 108225393 epoch_slot_no: 52593 block_no: 9537463 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 67893 time: 2023-11-12 12:21:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96024692acf13d541b2fe1b07da72eb2b8fd73a15fb841b8f3f2298351f676e0Block Operator
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