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 9449368 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106413900 epoch_slot_no: 401100 block_no: 9449191 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 48823 time: 2023-10-22 13:09:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e0dd819dfc7edf46aab90c55b9270da3015b965761c46debbdae3680a90b3bfBlock Operator
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