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 9489686 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107244373 epoch_slot_no: 367573 block_no: 9489509 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 41577 time: 2023-11-01 03:51:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57c140109bad703c59b8a2a5297ba7ad9958ad67de2204dc11d2c666e3b5923fBlock Operator
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