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 9474266 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 106923950 epoch_slot_no: 47150 block_no: 9474089 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 85112 time: 2023-10-28 10:50:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72d41702f65fd994d958d0784b0bf0c14bceff6bf844c1128f16a64368f9c2e0Block Operator
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