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 9479409 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 107030309 epoch_slot_no: 153509 block_no: 9479232 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 88775 time: 2023-10-29 16:23:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa56b4076ecf6815918e7bd5439d90e5d3cd99fe53bdbff4fa7e9f96141d9ad3cBlock Operator
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