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 9482661 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 107097831 epoch_slot_no: 221031 block_no: 9482484 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 41373 time: 2023-10-30 11:08:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd62a42372fa4426841be3b48ab11253d89d6e54f72c47e572627a00eddfb40Block Operator
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