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 9478635 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 107014511 epoch_slot_no: 137711 block_no: 9478458 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 73190 time: 2023-10-29 12:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x557e6df783097b5d2f0142c02353023e84f26e2283b290ac710bf4f17fbe091dBlock Operator
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