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 9477918 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106998645 epoch_slot_no: 121845 block_no: 9477741 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 8030 time: 2023-10-29 07:35:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ad0d48dd9285bdc39f6d06c6b322d258a47b72f0e54cb0f9329b80b9a79a76fBlock Operator
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