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 9448177 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106389714 epoch_slot_no: 376914 block_no: 9448000 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 17384 time: 2023-10-22 06:26:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718f51068f5806149d7ac374105e22e76955c8b8f9860cd980b32758f1be86faBlock Operator
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