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 9483636 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 107118699 epoch_slot_no: 241899 block_no: 9483459 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 88054 time: 2023-10-30 16:56:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a2df5c83c48d5e0d906c28f0b2c802431441e6f8b2014d7de57a042f3b0a3bBlock Operator
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