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 9480323 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107049131 epoch_slot_no: 172331 block_no: 9480146 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 85896 time: 2023-10-29 21:37:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2428204c037f9085db3425146b939ef2e4fa53f4e34f7bf28986a64f5158434bBlock Operator
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