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 9463477 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 106701360 epoch_slot_no: 256560 block_no: 9463300 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 84361 time: 2023-10-25 21:00:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e05aba249888b27a1f415b2ec03abfbe6333d99351e8a702f4e3e416fb62b2eBlock Operator
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