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 9463045 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 106692103 epoch_slot_no: 247303 block_no: 9462868 slot_leader_id: 9241312 size: 86247 time: 2023-10-25 18:26:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e599212024b310fdd603b17092e64935ce8b29377f0c79e3c24115aba7ce81Block Operator
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