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 9485740 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107161548 epoch_slot_no: 284748 block_no: 9485563 slot_leader_id: 9241312 size: 41518 time: 2023-10-31 04:50:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840f0120dce19a1d5de078eaace3089993e19d599d0d303870a8154748efd3b4Block Operator
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