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 9471908 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 106875324 epoch_slot_no: 430524 block_no: 9471731 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 51270 time: 2023-10-27 21:20:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a63e97ae4fa38a61780aa7e04b7f2a4afa536d88cc0c2bbcd7ea88fee78378dBlock Operator
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