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 9464401 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106720416 epoch_slot_no: 275616 block_no: 9464224 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 15085 time: 2023-10-26 02:18:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b416f8efd7d87b59009cbf5515a0123b271f09c6d5499ae5dfe804240378b84Block Operator
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