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 9480717 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 107057637 epoch_slot_no: 180837 block_no: 9480540 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 69781 time: 2023-10-29 23:58:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ac57be5c72c71ee8e30384e4f06f16e09917e65bdcb6c7cb3f7eee347cd976Block Operator
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