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 9446844 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106362856 epoch_slot_no: 350056 block_no: 9446667 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 30932 time: 2023-10-21 22:59:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca4a143ff19dfb02a175fa437fe24761acef35d422cf9fdd91c573df8baedefBlock Operator
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