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 9500171 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107457731 epoch_slot_no: 148931 block_no: 9499994 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 32625 time: 2023-11-03 15:07:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbee621768d31b91c41cf44744a9260bd994a857a6486d11d6cd5aadbb3a015Block Operator
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