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 9483233 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107110523 epoch_slot_no: 233723 block_no: 9483056 slot_leader_id: 9389671 size: 68351 time: 2023-10-30 14:40:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f79667bc16d54dc7355fc3b4b9ee08d437caee867cf0b3d7ae307556ba2870Block Operator
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