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 9487308 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107194236 epoch_slot_no: 317436 block_no: 9487131 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 88196 time: 2023-10-31 13:55:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe5319ff7e80bcdc299792f8434381fa1988ed0d6fc638ef6a9367271bb8082cBlock Operator
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