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 9467040 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106773991 epoch_slot_no: 329191 block_no: 9466863 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 10859 time: 2023-10-26 17:11:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac61b166c95daa9ddc6b00e1f9a2c402663bfdc0f398b89ae7f486d02579a9cBlock Operator
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