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 9466501 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106763198 epoch_slot_no: 318398 block_no: 9466324 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 27665 time: 2023-10-26 14:11:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x386ed28ab25750b9cdfabaac4b025c7695f7a3a6cded9df09605f5072e3b7b09Block Operator
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