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 9500495 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 107464535 epoch_slot_no: 155735 block_no: 9500318 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 72688 time: 2023-11-03 17:00:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18403148ff4b23eb68a99ff9b73b2683b3fb624ef1f2867478082a520a9495d2Block Operator
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