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 9468098 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106795871 epoch_slot_no: 351071 block_no: 9467921 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 41903 time: 2023-10-26 23:16:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7141fd46afe6e702c4d3dfee0f30d00d74fe1755b8db9ccdcb3ea6e9bd34a1b8Block Operator
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