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 9448755 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 106400929 epoch_slot_no: 388129 block_no: 9448578 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 31000 time: 2023-10-22 09:33:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e6eb6522f39913da9f53d5ea56ae439bba1c62c3e06a28b2350bf8f5dbef15Block Operator
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