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 9460293 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106635975 epoch_slot_no: 191175 block_no: 9460116 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 52025 time: 2023-10-25 02:51:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a2f5c824a6e88869da16bf298c0b7ea21d7d29aef333d8af8afc64fa1f9b8faBlock Operator
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