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 9450084 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106428357 epoch_slot_no: 415557 block_no: 9449907 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 34732 time: 2023-10-22 17:10:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64c79792974fe35df86cd597e6b501648a238f1869ae8aa016a6f45a01ce4ff1Block Operator
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