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 9489293 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107236158 epoch_slot_no: 359358 block_no: 9489116 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 35890 time: 2023-11-01 01:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c113ee0424bedbc3eda756e72ac0d99738a8ecde4f8883400141a6c877a70e1Block Operator
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