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 9488847 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107226460 epoch_slot_no: 349660 block_no: 9488670 slot_leader_id: 9425831 size: 39041 time: 2023-10-31 22:52:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6583aae473f99901334fda432f7bdc6995c75abfd6c453f8bf5eceac1ee025bfBlock Operator
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