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 9472161 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106880324 epoch_slot_no: 3524 block_no: 9471984 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 50899 time: 2023-10-27 22:43:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e380c3961c29aa0d503cbb1f55b107c4f6742ec859034e838b9862bbb6c56b8Block Operator
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