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 9446039 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106346591 epoch_slot_no: 333791 block_no: 9445862 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 62933 time: 2023-10-21 18:28:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37671ca6e8a3308fefc1d8dbe5b1a0253dd1a7c48ea1523b60b260f70e93f578Block Operator
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