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 9466702 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106767087 epoch_slot_no: 322287 block_no: 9466525 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 86763 time: 2023-10-26 15:16:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc88860f98240582a0de454f2de4e16963c3b1cf9b436a9358ebd223cb43a6a1aBlock Operator
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