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 9461504 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106659972 epoch_slot_no: 215172 block_no: 9461327 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 45746 time: 2023-10-25 09:31:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3eaa44f34fc1654e7055ac3e339ea7fe9324d96be9517cb1144d4e007626a30Block Operator
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