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 9467709 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 106787656 epoch_slot_no: 342856 block_no: 9467532 slot_leader_id: 6328044 size: 21086 time: 2023-10-26 20:59:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49aa460df36e5ffa8b16d0eb544f7fbbb812fd627ad0f0ea3b659041e5abda60Block Operator
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