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 9506278 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 107582486 epoch_slot_no: 273686 block_no: 9506101 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 49781 time: 2023-11-05 01:46:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d72dd071e9730c9b1d82bd6a2fdf432b07a7912fbad1356b2f05aa6d9f8a18cBlock Operator
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