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 9450103 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106428730 epoch_slot_no: 415930 block_no: 9449926 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 23298 time: 2023-10-22 17:17:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16b174b4ba52ddb1829e433ac45124b222f1c01ce109e383e94ed8953e00330Block Operator
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