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 9466814 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106769600 epoch_slot_no: 324800 block_no: 9466637 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 33546 time: 2023-10-26 15:58:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795d61a8ce1fc2d2ced976defbdaab5fb59c5ecd03762d44a01d1e5388ef0be9Block Operator
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