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 9473105 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 106900016 epoch_slot_no: 23216 block_no: 9472928 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 72845 time: 2023-10-28 04:11:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767474a92995f98eff5ec5f22837d1e26919e5fffa5a2d50bb0ffd487c8b445fBlock Operator
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