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 9460871 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106647374 epoch_slot_no: 202574 block_no: 9460694 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 14890 time: 2023-10-25 06:01:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342c978f34741fbc810125c48bd661f237cf02f56ff9ef41e7c4136c427c6f8fBlock Operator
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