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 9474062 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106919381 epoch_slot_no: 42581 block_no: 9473885 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 10651 time: 2023-10-28 09:34:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b8fa026f880461b8cda29f0d75104d207bdacd5d69d2690114f2604dc3a2e1Block Operator
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