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 9498260 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107418171 epoch_slot_no: 109371 block_no: 9498083 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 21918 time: 2023-11-03 04:07:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494c8beb266d38568437dc51f3edf33fb7f01e36fff61f972bff01eed0bc238bBlock Operator
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