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 9497102 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 107394544 epoch_slot_no: 85744 block_no: 9496925 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 42094 time: 2023-11-02 21:33:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b36e161743c02c6a2dac44ad0e5dc4c00fe791cd5a038cd6c938ac4365cda7bBlock Operator
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