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 9480827 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 107059841 epoch_slot_no: 183041 block_no: 9480650 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 79962 time: 2023-10-30 00:35:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda72c3fb841f37cb22062e154ed03878c47b788ce2f230a83bf5a5c38a168cfbBlock Operator
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