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 9491672 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 107284392 epoch_slot_no: 407592 block_no: 9491495 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 76305 time: 2023-11-01 14:58:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa582755cdc35bdf37bbd62df9244755b54eb008629b5136263e2eddd7b650d61Block Operator
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