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 9466493 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106763056 epoch_slot_no: 318256 block_no: 9466316 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 64176 time: 2023-10-26 14:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68c059a3b7c3bb089cd573c1d8248c5b2c50dbbccf92cda7b751be69a2f6868dBlock Operator
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