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 9461066 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106651274 epoch_slot_no: 206474 block_no: 9460889 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 34174 time: 2023-10-25 07:06:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x854a3c20a28d0422cadc6ac3f7b173c51a700350b1cb5a99bb2e26afdc13286cBlock Operator
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