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 9497290 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107398636 epoch_slot_no: 89836 block_no: 9497113 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 48913 time: 2023-11-02 22:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03bd6b16cb9d8485c6f75175aa513a3e33a175d6c197c4965c70badeffe3eceBlock Operator
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