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 9488715 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 107223765 epoch_slot_no: 346965 block_no: 9488538 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 52906 time: 2023-10-31 22:07:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9508c1e04f9b13b5eb453082910dc6cc811ede31b86aedbd91c2fe134bd3dc80Block Operator
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