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 9488481 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 107219090 epoch_slot_no: 342290 block_no: 9488304 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 88056 time: 2023-10-31 20:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa345a9ad597560c6feb0e4aad6b133467be64c818eb77c4d60c3bfea2ad543b5Block Operator
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