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 9495099 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107353501 epoch_slot_no: 44701 block_no: 9494922 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 14686 time: 2023-11-02 10:09:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0325bf7a9ae55033392fa002828c022cff66f7a3b570f4954e3c8a0671e98fb7Block Operator
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