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 9487442 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 107197491 epoch_slot_no: 320691 block_no: 9487265 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 42800 time: 2023-10-31 14:49:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc51182b12048bf9eec14a0a9505c78bcc93294f3c37bbb5b15004ecb371270bBlock Operator
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