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 9449843 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106423545 epoch_slot_no: 410745 block_no: 9449666 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 6137 time: 2023-10-22 15:50:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ad614e591e18523fcb1721fba0a4acc90ffea15ce82f7468909d3fcfa1f634Block Operator
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