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 9444624 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 106317888 epoch_slot_no: 305088 block_no: 9444447 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 73870 time: 2023-10-21 10:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadee184cf7d4b51b2b2e76ceb6382e37eed3ce5a92bce13477fc15f51e7016eeBlock Operator
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