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 9498668 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107426433 epoch_slot_no: 117633 block_no: 9498491 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 24193 time: 2023-11-03 06:25:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fba7dce28dd7ba0d6811d3494603d40e3a9e12299a775f85aa5f64a3abea1a3Block Operator
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