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 9449940 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106425603 epoch_slot_no: 412803 block_no: 9449763 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 21157 time: 2023-10-22 16:24:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x591684bf33417db7fb70094ac1f832ea24c9bb9a6a547cbe5812757b5d88b792Block Operator
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