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 9456476 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106559378 epoch_slot_no: 114578 block_no: 9456299 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 18240 time: 2023-10-24 05:34:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf897ae1972f106983d6788eb1327652ed1bebe02d278fff1c872e7c11b2ab598Block Operator
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