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 9464690 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 106726255 epoch_slot_no: 281455 block_no: 9464513 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 293 time: 2023-10-26 03:55:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c665f44ba6013909e25ba9eccc5d76e1679823b8ba660f5004e638c9939907Block Operator
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