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 9473778 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106914030 epoch_slot_no: 37230 block_no: 9473601 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 41872 time: 2023-10-28 08:05:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x278537ae590623f39fd5b6a1f7242da0150d8a7cbc7b3e254409fdb1732817feBlock Operator
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