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 9473200 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106902070 epoch_slot_no: 25270 block_no: 9473023 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 15629 time: 2023-10-28 04:46:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x599365725621c6c0d334a1869baf9cd77e9c890d4ca5dead4fac92ac9f10e9a1Block Operator
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