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 9444877 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106323635 epoch_slot_no: 310835 block_no: 9444700 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 16062 time: 2023-10-21 12:05:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1650c77fb1feed4533edf86ffe629eff937325e35460f611da8b03822a4e55Block Operator
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