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 9481390 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107070877 epoch_slot_no: 194077 block_no: 9481213 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 38261 time: 2023-10-30 03:39:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531fd5c31945e4628b5b6c995fe37c9a0f5319756db4bbabe3fa8e9deaa1218cBlock Operator
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