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 9504729 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107550658 epoch_slot_no: 241858 block_no: 9504552 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 61570 time: 2023-11-04 16:55:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ea9e37b6e8d30223ab3bb19c7e7d0a5450bb185c1f87a317ceef456bd6eddeBlock Operator
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