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 9461057 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106651020 epoch_slot_no: 206220 block_no: 9460880 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 4659 time: 2023-10-25 07:01:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x084712aae13090d2b91e51547e8e0c6e0ead4f2fa327b38dcbc76b3310a733b2Block Operator
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