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 9499104 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107435315 epoch_slot_no: 126515 block_no: 9498927 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 59435 time: 2023-11-03 08:53:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x822fa28d769d8811c5f712f3c5e91555bcc4fa58b6d7a5166991176b883ff371Block Operator
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