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 9472174 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106880678 epoch_slot_no: 3878 block_no: 9471997 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 85041 time: 2023-10-27 22:49:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed1bd9586613142dbc34045a71097dcae71dd9904148ab275d01b556973943fBlock Operator
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