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 9444978 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106325528 epoch_slot_no: 312728 block_no: 9444801 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 30891 time: 2023-10-21 12:36:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2464ddc1a65e6b903f3950dc84f8ad10494c529e3fba63f63bae1888b03e9c18Block Operator
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