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 9496726 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107386505 epoch_slot_no: 77705 block_no: 9496549 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 87555 time: 2023-11-02 19:19:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a2a43f54d037b3175fc37c024a06d2722bd336155feb807c488a04d635fe44Block Operator
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