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 9451285 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106453240 epoch_slot_no: 8440 block_no: 9451108 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 72520 time: 2023-10-23 00:05:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf82e681a70777414247604aab2e5a926ea8a4307e8a0b383eec337213d8fb7Block Operator
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