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 9500434 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107463375 epoch_slot_no: 154575 block_no: 9500257 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 46995 time: 2023-11-03 16:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a9449f126fd6d6239e3aad8421e3efdfaf61b00d4ddabc9dab44652d592575Block Operator
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