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 9495203 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107355598 epoch_slot_no: 46798 block_no: 9495026 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 88162 time: 2023-11-02 10:44:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41075e5f909c3e0fbc9fbbb65294a0a4a9baeed22b84fdaced79c4840505715eBlock Operator
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