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 9470349 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106842654 epoch_slot_no: 397854 block_no: 9470172 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 34034 time: 2023-10-27 12:15:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e43a6bde80106da5c6ee977ab1afe5717fd197a5531d368c3bc2470522536a3Block Operator
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