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 9488173 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 107212821 epoch_slot_no: 336021 block_no: 9487996 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 29991 time: 2023-10-31 19:05:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec83bc06e5f059e71b6432bab5b2fb7c82cd7cab76d162ab3d80e73857eb71cBlock Operator
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