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 9448830 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106402504 epoch_slot_no: 389704 block_no: 9448653 slot_leader_id: 8737170 size: 39178 time: 2023-10-22 09:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff8ed099c4db5ce97ff9a3da8ebc7bdaa0db3604bdd58e38d8a794a0f258da0Block Operator
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