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 9500267 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 107459876 epoch_slot_no: 151076 block_no: 9500090 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 25371 time: 2023-11-03 15:42:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1568c25948246a4fae9007f94650575e28c3d0923af094a5783499fa6bb0c3Block Operator
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