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 9480496 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107052815 epoch_slot_no: 176015 block_no: 9480319 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 37525 time: 2023-10-29 22:38:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68fdaede4d82d8ef88c99a7f60651695e3ada100ce8f5a11d2a39d16e27f2ca1Block Operator
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