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 9497328 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 107399345 epoch_slot_no: 90545 block_no: 9497151 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 64195 time: 2023-11-02 22:53:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae61cda39a1498b7db2da573e4b9f79283c0872354383de7346b30bcd44a18fBlock Operator
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