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 9498588 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 107424712 epoch_slot_no: 115912 block_no: 9498411 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 5139 time: 2023-11-03 05:56:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c5e08e9dfc04a2671833e419336f3e491af15e427698fb31c7dd3ef9f23a77fBlock Operator
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