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 9445703 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106340140 epoch_slot_no: 327340 block_no: 9445526 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 6076 time: 2023-10-21 16:40:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c5caed75c3510af06bbaaefbf30a59c9a1728c49b50ba54c879f8480f68358Block Operator
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