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 9498878 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107430527 epoch_slot_no: 121727 block_no: 9498701 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 50785 time: 2023-11-03 07:33:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31cd8e4c4ffd8d70a49801f7daf516a1258ed8ddc2f372ad4de01d71ff706913Block Operator
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