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 9469479 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106824755 epoch_slot_no: 379955 block_no: 9469302 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 52059 time: 2023-10-27 07:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48154b2713b1d294265f524e2be64e72dade8a86a17bcc81c2b0e3eefc91251eBlock Operator
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