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 9482334 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 107090849 epoch_slot_no: 214049 block_no: 9482157 slot_leader_id: 9365531 size: 61240 time: 2023-10-30 09:12:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505b56b573f49bd584d1975c05687a5a9c10c16b491068941d3c2a2a74561338Block Operator
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