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 9469550 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106826195 epoch_slot_no: 381395 block_no: 9469373 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 62264 time: 2023-10-27 07:41:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a3724408c887e359f230bd8e34663c5a52f67394b17be2d23e04f3fbc37561Block Operator
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