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 9484515 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107136473 epoch_slot_no: 259673 block_no: 9484338 slot_leader_id: 9072783 size: 52809 time: 2023-10-30 21:52:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1cd348002d32223f6f06d1cfaaaac2cb16b9cb6bba2bc70d9e0b62f85ba9a1Block Operator
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