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 9496679 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107385826 epoch_slot_no: 77026 block_no: 9496502 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 24192 time: 2023-11-02 19:08:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c82d61a4dd476b56abf3b0e889a2afbee80ea8aca1814c40b6e982af768669bBlock Operator
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