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 9486497 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107177635 epoch_slot_no: 300835 block_no: 9486320 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 10582 time: 2023-10-31 09:18:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d24e3adc92a09bcdf54b055ea346c34a13bf0b40e2b68f021f240416ee37b0Block Operator
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