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 9496165 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 107374978 epoch_slot_no: 66178 block_no: 9495988 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 67682 time: 2023-11-02 16:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23872318f7483bb9b07de8dda7ae58a3e21b9734ad44799c4e693ea53656c1beBlock Operator
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