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 9450374 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106434654 epoch_slot_no: 421854 block_no: 9450197 slot_leader_id: 6985893 size: 65120 time: 2023-10-22 18:55:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ffc18e674bd280b99c406ddbacdb427dc85e7880174d15b2a82a4c7f8bbd334Block Operator
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