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 9491390 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107279335 epoch_slot_no: 402535 block_no: 9491213 slot_leader_id: 9491390 size: 50024 time: 2023-11-01 13:33:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f2f8ad80ab8dcd4fc2df8e71a1bd24cb551cd1da62fe071366167b696e006aBlock Operator
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