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 9472931 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 106896289 epoch_slot_no: 19489 block_no: 9472754 slot_leader_id: 9126224 size: 86966 time: 2023-10-28 03:09:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44910b05e53f263e8b6b938d9dcd78a4cfed6211f50c505a43a47766c9cfa1a7Block Operator
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