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 9444403 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106313228 epoch_slot_no: 300428 block_no: 9444226 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 43887 time: 2023-10-21 09:11:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74502af0bcd978f030d2cdace3835cbbe182a754016508f92749262df0e6e41bBlock Operator
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