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 9470977 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 106855950 epoch_slot_no: 411150 block_no: 9470800 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 85340 time: 2023-10-27 15:57:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4f42a2e154ad414b6a176d8517a5f99175d620cdfd771b4a87a7ab0ecc9935aBlock Operator
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