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 9450266 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 106432089 epoch_slot_no: 419289 block_no: 9450089 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 82084 time: 2023-10-22 18:13:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc640ef167e5f8e007dafaf9f7b7f49aaab253ca5082b7a4cd9068ce45c7e1c46Block Operator
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