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 9466237 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 106757683 epoch_slot_no: 312883 block_no: 9466060 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 58702 time: 2023-10-26 12:39:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae887c1d41632a4a23b123a65657f0fb160bc46afbea49a673e85df638fa2f80Block Operator
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