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 9446721 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106360290 epoch_slot_no: 347490 block_no: 9446544 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 60867 time: 2023-10-21 22:16:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83910b00fff2e634d1eebffb5ee7962bb577813d500cd3d142966dd4f8ad5ca6Block Operator
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