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 9474807 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106935449 epoch_slot_no: 58649 block_no: 9474630 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 47354 time: 2023-10-28 14:02:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdfa58c01a8bf613c29528bc8ea970c3135baf87a8719c2e76df8eb1521328bBlock Operator
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