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 9451263 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 106452718 epoch_slot_no: 7918 block_no: 9451086 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 56706 time: 2023-10-22 23:56:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfdb7226c9015d54b19910f1f0a79ead9cf79f2393f1bea48b25b176bc34a3d8Block Operator
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