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 9500150 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 107457426 epoch_slot_no: 148626 block_no: 9499973 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 50985 time: 2023-11-03 15:01:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24ab03941a988fecbd3aa392fabe8b2cda7261c8208769bcb126dc6cea52f1bBlock Operator
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