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 9470282 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106841311 epoch_slot_no: 396511 block_no: 9470105 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 17086 time: 2023-10-27 11:53:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc56b6769f33c14f0f48515914cbaaaf34bf7f31ed80e431f9fa2db64b78e251Block Operator
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