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 9448653 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106399002 epoch_slot_no: 386202 block_no: 9448476 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 6396 time: 2023-10-22 09:01:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63afde4dd2da5875724066ac4f6855ab8a4aaf8f1b5d2f215959d5e0e2ae7454Block Operator
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