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 9487032 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107188425 epoch_slot_no: 311625 block_no: 9486855 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 31746 time: 2023-10-31 12:18:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e49f73c2521e672601cdb96e72a7c994ca2aa400d4b021a7090c79a6e5dddcBlock Operator
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