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 9465460 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106742120 epoch_slot_no: 297320 block_no: 9465283 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 12836 time: 2023-10-26 08:20:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ad04e2181635c729a49adb51438599804b39b2050e55f499fa13b382f14e7eBlock Operator
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