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 9451031 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 106447786 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 9450854 slot_leader_id: 9304000 size: 60287 time: 2023-10-22 22:34:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee576decce8776ea80ba66e09f8a5866f7c3f00bf3d8db89469c8856c0f262bBlock Operator
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