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 9447785 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106382045 epoch_slot_no: 369245 block_no: 9447608 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 11828 time: 2023-10-22 04:18:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a5a8cef11f2eea29019396450f685ea3af3ba3a67d20aac7785d6ab6261cc6Block Operator
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