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 9477209 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106984480 epoch_slot_no: 107680 block_no: 9477032 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 50451 time: 2023-10-29 03:39:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x016548140697283bc48d6c546eb66191159a63cfc937ed8de7a9fb8f607cb8a9Block Operator
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