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 9482678 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 107098244 epoch_slot_no: 221444 block_no: 9482501 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 83910 time: 2023-10-30 11:15:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf1e72f8f233da1c4fa8d4dde19ec02061288a44e8d380263d710340dda93dbBlock Operator
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