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 9463912 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106710166 epoch_slot_no: 265366 block_no: 9463735 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 86244 time: 2023-10-25 23:27:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa479c579e9c2f7a8bfd8599c52ad441301c95089b4b8e5454ec296462d7f2c1dBlock Operator
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