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 9470321 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 106842028 epoch_slot_no: 397228 block_no: 9470144 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 59967 time: 2023-10-27 12:05:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ab31431286063073f6f744193382d0fd011d3ddf8ff2ea40f2c9d0b2f3953bBlock Operator
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