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 9466102 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106754649 epoch_slot_no: 309849 block_no: 9465925 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 21219 time: 2023-10-26 11:49:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99aaa94309a39cb5cba8f441daabdfec31ef63703d6c49e4cecb7c62b314abe1Block Operator
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