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 9486317 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 107173892 epoch_slot_no: 297092 block_no: 9486140 slot_leader_id: 7989282 size: 6982 time: 2023-10-31 08:16:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2da95b3ce331a3c92e9db864d6d82e6886f1dcf6ef6c7ac34e9882ff5e09654Block Operator
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