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 9464946 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106731355 epoch_slot_no: 286555 block_no: 9464769 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 72545 time: 2023-10-26 05:20:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8badab467bb2577c155ff50052cff36ba96ff9217cb348df59f4b51b463e93Block Operator
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