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 9487474 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 107198106 epoch_slot_no: 321306 block_no: 9487297 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 36977 time: 2023-10-31 14:59:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba37bfa92c65b2649b1ea0296ca42145e3b25f3078fbb9e739f82d19fb4e28faBlock Operator
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