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 9472978 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 106897222 epoch_slot_no: 20422 block_no: 9472801 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 68710 time: 2023-10-28 03:25:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ee30b01f63b2a85f0cd87dbf34af0441ef0dfae72904e2b895199e4e03155e0Block Operator
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