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 9475356 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106946020 epoch_slot_no: 69220 block_no: 9475179 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 55388 time: 2023-10-28 16:58:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd270a615f20abcbaf70dc651791abcce8d1472fc102d14d07a9d46c847428eb7Block Operator
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