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 9466788 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106768844 epoch_slot_no: 324044 block_no: 9466611 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 878 time: 2023-10-26 15:45:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2dac23200815c80eb60f1aa9389ae94db7a046060b65dfb6bba8d8406848fdBlock Operator
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