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 9478567 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 107012955 epoch_slot_no: 136155 block_no: 9478390 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 71083 time: 2023-10-29 11:34:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f42c093b14cfac539b8268457326f294e8f56dac8fcba4478015935816937deBlock Operator
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