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 9499757 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107449111 epoch_slot_no: 140311 block_no: 9499580 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 75404 time: 2023-11-03 12:43:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140104ef749ae1c753a17878366cba672995e4e147618ab46d8aa09805f645e2Block Operator
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