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 9478301 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 107007237 epoch_slot_no: 130437 block_no: 9478124 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 60534 time: 2023-10-29 09:58:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b198bdb64768215f10356edd6602bc4f8679f6dfe0288766168b25666e9990bBlock Operator
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