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 9491074 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107273252 epoch_slot_no: 396452 block_no: 9490897 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 29588 time: 2023-11-01 11:52:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e7abfb329679d3ab056bb16a3d2ecdd2261c41781b19c258e7abd76f70cb40Block Operator
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