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 9480656 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 107056364 epoch_slot_no: 179564 block_no: 9480479 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 7734 time: 2023-10-29 23:37:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97d91e3e19e56187251c411e4aa3ed00a7324a684f56124cf4ab8a657c42603Block Operator
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