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 9496265 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 107376878 epoch_slot_no: 68078 block_no: 9496088 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 44779 time: 2023-11-02 16:39:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0662d5f7f58be2d700ddabc5b51ef5031308b37cd3fd4f826cf20457468c3b0dBlock Operator
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