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 9479670 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 107035701 epoch_slot_no: 158901 block_no: 9479493 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 27814 time: 2023-10-29 17:53:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01fac81b530c2c440e5c661e785f6ad22610494e8c583105a223ce0aa8ef703Block Operator
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