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 9480182 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107046178 epoch_slot_no: 169378 block_no: 9480005 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 55863 time: 2023-10-29 20:47:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7e8f176695aabfdfdc00c7d229523a90e7d98f98f75eace34df4f4aded4860Block Operator
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