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 9490427 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107260514 epoch_slot_no: 383714 block_no: 9490250 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 9263 time: 2023-11-01 08:20:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a309539739f27f16f49315173d7f06bb16a67a4e9253475ab433bca1c00340fBlock Operator
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