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 9484946 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107145150 epoch_slot_no: 268350 block_no: 9484769 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 47138 time: 2023-10-31 00:17:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5b87e6a55255a77bfa3029e766de2592c0d002f3f12813b08c10157c62de2b9Block Operator
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