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 9445221 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106330531 epoch_slot_no: 317731 block_no: 9445044 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 67674 time: 2023-10-21 14:00:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c52e5ca8edc445455c6bfebc920dd274b4a81d44f41a9c5280c220a78065eacBlock Operator
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