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 9464901 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 106730571 epoch_slot_no: 285771 block_no: 9464724 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 86458 time: 2023-10-26 05:07:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x172319e685650415d9b8b4bb1970ac9918087284ffb2875d42316702d70ea919Block Operator
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