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 9494647 Details
Epoch: 446 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 107343147 epoch_slot_no: 34347 block_no: 9494470 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 20397 time: 2023-11-02 07:17:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47c55d6409b0d3c98c59ba452db6e6caf900661b899d6343d58e4eb6cf9a547fBlock Operator
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