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 9480879 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 107061065 epoch_slot_no: 184265 block_no: 9480702 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 17508 time: 2023-10-30 00:55:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91edb4d0eeffc222c3186edb4efb7e53300ce578bd0466bbffe3b8c0317f392dBlock Operator
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