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 9496791 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 107387614 epoch_slot_no: 78814 block_no: 9496614 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 85241 time: 2023-11-02 19:38:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a45bf318526b6fd78b9863f5a92e0f02b10d3630ce2ab26927bcdd2f855f69Block Operator
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