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 9486635 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 107180570 epoch_slot_no: 303770 block_no: 9486458 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 26644 time: 2023-10-31 10:07:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf611fda75d52d915097b4a79fe4500e350d3d07ef11f3ddef3392056d56917c1Block Operator
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