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 9478403 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 107009479 epoch_slot_no: 132679 block_no: 9478226 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 77425 time: 2023-10-29 10:36:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb782a83fcecfda291b797ec8357cff9f8071765e671b5f8c69605f3071175c7bBlock Operator
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