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 9480074 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 107043730 epoch_slot_no: 166930 block_no: 9479897 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 18927 time: 2023-10-29 20:07:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393dc89769f23c4560624c86e308bbae9b4f7701bcccc40cf78754a14ead85b8Block Operator
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