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 9446536 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106356732 epoch_slot_no: 343932 block_no: 9446359 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 36369 time: 2023-10-21 21:17:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9c009e4e9a98576b4a4f7c4b25f628aac7317c71f69142076cc847352d7b88Block Operator
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