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 9498939 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107431799 epoch_slot_no: 122999 block_no: 9498762 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 28696 time: 2023-11-03 07:54:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e58335a0ff55b6fb0cb092278183d80293618379d702ea9ba6a69652ba5bf75Block Operator
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