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 9471297 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106862673 epoch_slot_no: 417873 block_no: 9471120 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 58313 time: 2023-10-27 17:49:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b68cc02da0eab07f2da90f8c6a6a8fad1ce2520f6b57e0a4ead909c8a32b810Block Operator
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