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 9486454 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 107176708 epoch_slot_no: 299908 block_no: 9486277 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 69975 time: 2023-10-31 09:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49521363a2fb2616bbb70e55d2294b14dde7a1c80ca0f32adae1a75fd91db89Block Operator
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