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 9497903 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107410757 epoch_slot_no: 101957 block_no: 9497726 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 24732 time: 2023-11-03 02:04:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd79963d80973f10c474aee9aea9e49517b52c7abae20787e57d4963d5aa53aBlock Operator
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