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 9472326 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106883775 epoch_slot_no: 6975 block_no: 9472149 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 68854 time: 2023-10-27 23:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c53443617c0212b214100a7a7c3e092d313bb2d006f1985f50a157004a16a33Block Operator
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