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 9447064 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 106366803 epoch_slot_no: 354003 block_no: 9446887 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 87601 time: 2023-10-22 00:04:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca2e2de9fbb5abd334a957a6ecef192f0b9827b1e6546f4acec1182e8d0affcBlock Operator
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