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 9478602 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 107013813 epoch_slot_no: 137013 block_no: 9478425 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 1866 time: 2023-10-29 11:48:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b6b3272698259beac11678708c83feb49a983c62c182aad402c4cd3a67e4dfBlock Operator
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