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 9496411 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107380163 epoch_slot_no: 71363 block_no: 9496234 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 88642 time: 2023-11-02 17:34:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f51b6afcbff775f4649f55896c8493d47fe31998718351460d55481cab607bBlock Operator
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