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 9450842 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106444175 epoch_slot_no: 431375 block_no: 9450665 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 15825 time: 2023-10-22 21:34:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91a2850658710cb4026b671f9999fe650703ec27ac5f835e4ae928158dbdb01fBlock Operator
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