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 9449980 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106426246 epoch_slot_no: 413446 block_no: 9449803 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 52654 time: 2023-10-22 16:35:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb05e44b618bc703cfab87555108f1ecbd81924962b5aa0d0849472cdfff8f9Block Operator
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