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 9498646 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 107426026 epoch_slot_no: 117226 block_no: 9498469 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 56007 time: 2023-11-03 06:18:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5705d6375634b1fce5002bbcc2fadde3ded75869de8a78f813ac7a3b81ac864Block Operator
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