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 9487456 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 107197766 epoch_slot_no: 320966 block_no: 9487279 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 33667 time: 2023-10-31 14:54:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d0838dab867acf4d36ffa188b48dc11aa7da3a1e07642ccc407c29c713b327Block Operator
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