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 9497175 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107395968 epoch_slot_no: 87168 block_no: 9496998 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 79901 time: 2023-11-02 21:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cacf4a0cd666875b566dc1fd48fb3503e6165622d39cfcbbd6fcc9c3cc0dec1Block Operator
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