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 9480931 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 107061896 epoch_slot_no: 185096 block_no: 9480754 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 10796 time: 2023-10-30 01:09:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f364b0bd01cd7f6584f8bffa3e6f5338865ddfd0b5ff0cda6aa8a7a57cb19cBlock Operator
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