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 9463538 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 106702565 epoch_slot_no: 257765 block_no: 9463361 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 88165 time: 2023-10-25 21:20:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3422faa0b8c259cd0c64057046f1c1f03c2089000b5c29e57b7c3fd50616888dBlock Operator
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