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 9487437 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 107197381 epoch_slot_no: 320581 block_no: 9487260 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 40158 time: 2023-10-31 14:47:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6970a0d9011e3cde908985ddfb98710adc7b6529e1911da1befbb16abf95e2e5Block Operator
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