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 9463256 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106696815 epoch_slot_no: 252015 block_no: 9463079 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 60271 time: 2023-10-25 19:45:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d265f31841a70e97da5395f8c180b8f0234a47f8a7306a7e0263cd69916073fBlock Operator
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