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 9461436 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106658668 epoch_slot_no: 213868 block_no: 9461259 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 44291 time: 2023-10-25 09:09:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e19b9f78914d84203e56f194c7b8d1445c91e3936bf955abc3cae69c08f291Block Operator
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