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 9496695 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107386075 epoch_slot_no: 77275 block_no: 9496518 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 87727 time: 2023-11-02 19:12:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40fb85f49e91def01544f7571b989a861f52f7f571c25b23c010d153a6ebb2e1Block Operator
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