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 9487542 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107199502 epoch_slot_no: 322702 block_no: 9487365 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 44218 time: 2023-10-31 15:23:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd77261f72d98a8000e517319c99dbaf44f3616f50c7421d124d4fa38e6f0a9Block Operator
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