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 9474390 Details
Epoch: 445 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106926518 epoch_slot_no: 49718 block_no: 9474213 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 43979 time: 2023-10-28 11:33:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ef5d0182b95cb990723f7056b17754cee27bb6c5467597568b121f2f5d4aa2Block Operator
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