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 9478916 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 107020726 epoch_slot_no: 143926 block_no: 9478739 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 51566 time: 2023-10-29 13:43:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ee6db164b85f6b15ad1109b8df935bd9e5f693b8349c61a5a01baf5217c6beBlock Operator
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