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 9497646 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 107405645 epoch_slot_no: 96845 block_no: 9497469 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 30196 time: 2023-11-03 00:38:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf3bfd245007dc314f90e3a26e4cbb2bb076fd924712468c33ac7764bb0f151Block Operator
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