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 9500471 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107463994 epoch_slot_no: 155194 block_no: 9500294 slot_leader_id: 9239624 size: 27112 time: 2023-11-03 16:51:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32519aa76d4d4a4159bcbd44b7800fc4fe38dc301e40e8b520c56274a9f1c20eBlock Operator
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