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 9498701 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107427065 epoch_slot_no: 118265 block_no: 9498524 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 38331 time: 2023-11-03 06:35:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ca632be8da3545f8ad0d5cf76200c6484200df38640f0fdae82a49ac2dab46Block Operator
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