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 9487870 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107206686 epoch_slot_no: 329886 block_no: 9487693 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 80809 time: 2023-10-31 17:22:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x183a3e8f2669408c2561f5194b25893c73943353df37158a41e933e0ba6b4eaaBlock Operator
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