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 9493958 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107329462 epoch_slot_no: 20662 block_no: 9493781 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 31429 time: 2023-11-02 03:29:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8011a451df0a031f946879861ab06c0ca8b91ecb07123b83c60f37b1be8dd659Block Operator
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