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 9449682 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106420653 epoch_slot_no: 407853 block_no: 9449505 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 20345 time: 2023-10-22 15:02:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa326e9ce2ab19d0c48a0438bed77fe0e413971f1c5d647a35a5c32b4818c811dBlock Operator
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