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 9464846 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106729611 epoch_slot_no: 284811 block_no: 9464669 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 30809 time: 2023-10-26 04:51:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad92ed678029fad378efedc98e60f6b77ea7f4a8b144735485379783abc660bBlock Operator
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