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 9467986 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106793320 epoch_slot_no: 348520 block_no: 9467809 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 64350 time: 2023-10-26 22:33:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x488777711d93a26f6fe7bea3eaa615ea11bd20289e3c2c86e8d3c303db698c7aBlock Operator
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