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 9496629 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107384862 epoch_slot_no: 76062 block_no: 9496452 slot_leader_id: 4650952 size: 74378 time: 2023-11-02 18:52:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x549095c8348f92a9cd5e98bc804b2bad65f59af587b135d3eb7d30c0f720ab52Block Operator
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