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 9481154 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 107066234 epoch_slot_no: 189434 block_no: 9480977 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 34066 time: 2023-10-30 02:22:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9cf9f7479773bced293463124504f3cf82014243a90a2e09d8ad814fcdce4bBlock Operator
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