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 9449073 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106407372 epoch_slot_no: 394572 block_no: 9448896 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 26949 time: 2023-10-22 11:21:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd944c891e8c19e88d693b8f37fb85e436f4b1296819fc6a7170e055fdd21fd6eBlock Operator
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