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 9447378 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 106373726 epoch_slot_no: 360926 block_no: 9447201 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 55270 time: 2023-10-22 02:00:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0f4864c8fca82bb2706c029e4baa8504dc2bd32c62d37ac12b8bf95386f4cceBlock Operator
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