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 9464996 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106732369 epoch_slot_no: 287569 block_no: 9464819 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 39165 time: 2023-10-26 05:37:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf756e601cc918fc113b779c6919f1d28ad8c792cc74ed641ce89d3723898c83eBlock Operator
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