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 9496142 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107374546 epoch_slot_no: 65746 block_no: 9495965 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 87671 time: 2023-11-02 16:00:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c4506a78ba3d7ca42556dca33f03720d8d1ef6502d8dab7e9b251f370c83b7Block Operator
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