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 9496986 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 107391793 epoch_slot_no: 82993 block_no: 9496809 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 74292 time: 2023-11-02 20:48:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90c2efe98055ae09fe1bc2c14a3f60b55a9681233ca9c7ab9f4f18109914dd35Block Operator
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