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 9476409 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106967890 epoch_slot_no: 91090 block_no: 9476232 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 3819 time: 2023-10-28 23:03:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe911e39efc86ab5ea44a896c97534c3045830d2bc6698be80fae33e528f75189Block Operator
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