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 9467393 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 106781105 epoch_slot_no: 336305 block_no: 9467216 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 85125 time: 2023-10-26 19:09:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae3f2f7be34568e9471a041dfbb36f31e0f81a041fd9c7d9df892fb039737b0Block Operator
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