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 9461836 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 106666478 epoch_slot_no: 221678 block_no: 9461659 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 83597 time: 2023-10-25 11:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e7b661d6ee69919c317f1bb613ff73f52ef30b987ef87cb035f3a53e98b0c34Block Operator
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