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 9451161 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106450254 epoch_slot_no: 5454 block_no: 9450984 slot_leader_id: 5661323 size: 74072 time: 2023-10-22 23:15:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fc76b97da46a8dbb38c4a81fd660c209103f0c746b436467afdae6ae8c001ddBlock Operator
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