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 9471176 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106860059 epoch_slot_no: 415259 block_no: 9470999 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 17745 time: 2023-10-27 17:05:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2c9419cd857f7aaf8f41dc463d126d53a2125c15717e59de7874f81166792dBlock Operator
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