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 9449734 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106421573 epoch_slot_no: 408773 block_no: 9449557 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 14496 time: 2023-10-22 15:17:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e258748bac7f112b5b73bb3b1d883b0cf57f578231819b931cc9755ec9d3fcbBlock Operator
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