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 9480291 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 107048440 epoch_slot_no: 171640 block_no: 9480114 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 46927 time: 2023-10-29 21:25:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaace4173528e9cda2ac4a91543fd2dcd3b2b42776850b48ebb35c7cf40dff9cBlock Operator
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