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 9465297 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 106738361 epoch_slot_no: 293561 block_no: 9465120 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 88601 time: 2023-10-26 07:17:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe934534fb17dbfed97ecf51b3b5ea69d2bd2e724e385b38fa3d152c6a015a5a5Block Operator
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