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 9496102 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107373642 epoch_slot_no: 64842 block_no: 9495925 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 76434 time: 2023-11-02 15:45:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b37005a2969215b96d66db553510021f9077e9359df79fad8e8527061008f70Block Operator
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