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 9488593 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 107221422 epoch_slot_no: 344622 block_no: 9488416 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 88819 time: 2023-10-31 21:28:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc636e56453566c4deaaedcd3de69bd16061e67f4815da314a0ef4bea922378bcBlock Operator
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