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 9466979 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106772831 epoch_slot_no: 328031 block_no: 9466802 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 36804 time: 2023-10-26 16:52:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cdf8fc46e3aa07308bac5d750b66a86241f451e35a94b434ee9cf14453758bBlock Operator
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