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 9487420 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107197036 epoch_slot_no: 320236 block_no: 9487243 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 65364 time: 2023-10-31 14:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f0e7477c5fc8dd0db5ab2bbc1b8627fc7614b03c48dfb4fe16c1e6a8667ad2Block Operator
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