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 9485771 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107162177 epoch_slot_no: 285377 block_no: 9485594 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 580 time: 2023-10-31 05:01:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b49cb7a9da47a1ef3dbc09276b452029dcecc709e168e22eaa4e1ef95bef99Block Operator
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