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 9498968 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107432384 epoch_slot_no: 123584 block_no: 9498791 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 23266 time: 2023-11-03 08:04:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26fe51c8b84fbc1e33086f5ef3a419774144db1a7b1aec06030b8d4feac8fe42Block Operator
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