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 9461699 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106663612 epoch_slot_no: 218812 block_no: 9461522 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1220 time: 2023-10-25 10:31:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5fef97c954ac3d06d53579d8b9d64d740190a3a4194251ad03d0b0a7a03b28Block Operator
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