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 9489369 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107237801 epoch_slot_no: 361001 block_no: 9489192 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 6671 time: 2023-11-01 02:01:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97dd8df54fec26e2b36d43200d22e00bce313c3d6a2d3d2ef367e420c01e0daaBlock Operator
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