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 9496355 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107379038 epoch_slot_no: 70238 block_no: 9496178 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 35320 time: 2023-11-02 17:15:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67c2e9e0884fa6e99cddd4664305df392e623f9e152afe3d47c765b41af0eedBlock Operator
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