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 9497329 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107399355 epoch_slot_no: 90555 block_no: 9497152 slot_leader_id: 9393598 size: 10811 time: 2023-11-02 22:54:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f08266611e02910ada0f90641b0d0a57de2428f632b6ac72038c3c4aaf76a9Block Operator
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