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 9461113 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 106652342 epoch_slot_no: 207542 block_no: 9460936 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 4975 time: 2023-10-25 07:23:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe7e459748276a5766657474b2dad7c9ceea0bae78763f8ae844bda948cf705Block Operator
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