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 9446117 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106348017 epoch_slot_no: 335217 block_no: 9445940 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 10533 time: 2023-10-21 18:51:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe19303868038224382522cd9ce5b95af106c100d03244f98e1c1f18f2b1b3c99Block Operator
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