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 9484704 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107140112 epoch_slot_no: 263312 block_no: 9484527 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 77209 time: 2023-10-30 22:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd0c558a3687d95a24b83340101c9eca727284a08b595a1768f8a33e9a4d949Block Operator
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