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 9464173 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106715704 epoch_slot_no: 270904 block_no: 9463996 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 88869 time: 2023-10-26 00:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2c88d977a3cfb18c2e8d8985fd6f135b3aa6a477290eaa83fcf6ec1e6aaf393Block Operator
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