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 9494668 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107343521 epoch_slot_no: 34721 block_no: 9494491 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 40372 time: 2023-11-02 07:23:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31634ad2f4f15809437df476f626398c6cd028bc3b88acf6b591b608bfcf2862Block Operator
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