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 9481585 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 107075063 epoch_slot_no: 198263 block_no: 9481408 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 30238 time: 2023-10-30 04:49:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62bbb4412b6b19e17a30080fc41fbfb3b05ad2762ed6bf7c6d742715c9c49fa5Block Operator
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