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 9481676 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 107077001 epoch_slot_no: 200201 block_no: 9481499 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 47009 time: 2023-10-30 05:21:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09368a1de61e1da23eb165e18a1ff1c2b472832aeddc4f9d1da17f3b68de3bbBlock Operator
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