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 9470553 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106846755 epoch_slot_no: 401955 block_no: 9470376 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 75846 time: 2023-10-27 13:24:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1cd440028027643f20e08dec4dd6df565d14a418c0ec7a1ac6f6b04ebac5d2Block Operator
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