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 9496489 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107381762 epoch_slot_no: 72962 block_no: 9496312 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 47839 time: 2023-11-02 18:00:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4abff7a909719279d8efb8ce04a91f7045482cdf6b33f01927503680fdfe0bedBlock Operator
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