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 9446035 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106346549 epoch_slot_no: 333749 block_no: 9445858 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 38322 time: 2023-10-21 18:27:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2804eaa6a85c2b148a579aea5d3fc3a8bb0bc5c79a90918640c819e58b51f76aBlock Operator
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