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 9468575 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 106805228 epoch_slot_no: 360428 block_no: 9468398 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 51267 time: 2023-10-27 01:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434885140fe6e3b7993a8461f8b6c707748c17ad00786cb018f1457cf6f8f099Block Operator
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