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 9497014 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107392543 epoch_slot_no: 83743 block_no: 9496837 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 45308 time: 2023-11-02 21:00:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8df8d9134e34aec3adf3394c65456ee6ad6e94d1d4353d0fcbb16bfbe4528a5Block Operator
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