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 9491636 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107283895 epoch_slot_no: 407095 block_no: 9491459 slot_leader_id: 9365531 size: 45793 time: 2023-11-01 14:49:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e10935b9fe2c3217746f6e6d71a7569ea9663feffcca049190a92ab5543d704Block Operator
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