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 9481976 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107083152 epoch_slot_no: 206352 block_no: 9481799 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 6966 time: 2023-10-30 07:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d2a4e4c57d1a52464e3f85ae1ab6e13ba0c67f7bed063a76b4076111447d9cBlock Operator
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