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 9491251 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107276720 epoch_slot_no: 399920 block_no: 9491074 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 19569 time: 2023-11-01 12:50:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740eb51ac9f5a6e844946ca7952de197314fe57550ac0ac81160471dc285d91dBlock Operator
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