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 9497688 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107406536 epoch_slot_no: 97736 block_no: 9497511 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 20065 time: 2023-11-03 00:53:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6ac4d1de230d25312746c94d90b4b40b926016a3828f3cb85552721c2e1cd0bBlock Operator
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