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 9494062 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107331956 epoch_slot_no: 23156 block_no: 9493885 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 44804 time: 2023-11-02 04:10:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc7f1b149e1266d8fc13a7706d0345c7ad8102f36b82c8c44c8879719706ba5Block Operator
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