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 9472098 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 106879160 epoch_slot_no: 2360 block_no: 9471921 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 56164 time: 2023-10-27 22:24:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb93a8e9826c4279b20e447041ed0b6a8e5571bcd466787bb2499109a059120bBlock Operator
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