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 9494811 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 107347271 epoch_slot_no: 38471 block_no: 9494634 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 27597 time: 2023-11-02 08:26:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc01e33d7334ed4e246a7f1ca955a4a0087d7c6b4a659da8c4400c867ae42e45Block Operator
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