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 9488482 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107219106 epoch_slot_no: 342306 block_no: 9488305 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 80245 time: 2023-10-31 20:49:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287df682fcf108dc8772bd01df5d8a6fe659299d7294ee718f25eb6fe9effb4aBlock Operator
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