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 9467038 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106773942 epoch_slot_no: 329142 block_no: 9466861 slot_leader_id: 9072783 size: 40009 time: 2023-10-26 17:10:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12484d3d4a06e3c2db4eaee20d38726765afdd25e38f508c0e1fe29f2c59de95Block Operator
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