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 9478148 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 107003349 epoch_slot_no: 126549 block_no: 9477971 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 58912 time: 2023-10-29 08:54:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb577f603798672e95072026f6a48f675feada02cd3470ddf1d90434a5cb00a86Block Operator
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