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 9487566 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 107200106 epoch_slot_no: 323306 block_no: 9487389 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 82476 time: 2023-10-31 15:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f10c6a245e57a514e92da8e8c6453d6b536f0065bc00d727f3628e55d75666Block Operator
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