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 9447095 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 106367469 epoch_slot_no: 354669 block_no: 9446918 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 49719 time: 2023-10-22 00:16:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf5356ac4d81f943dba6e42a791e35c0f3d229f23896cf6b35762bd32d5b441Block Operator
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