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 9471635 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106869543 epoch_slot_no: 424743 block_no: 9471458 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 87468 time: 2023-10-27 19:43:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ea87bac2cc62794b9a6e830b2d7534175502ebb926b92142ebb3d0909d11f7Block Operator
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