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 9451326 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 106454140 epoch_slot_no: 9340 block_no: 9451149 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 70583 time: 2023-10-23 00:20:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x890a63af35850f42cd2e4d6362c6b56736d0ec950726bbb96bac2bb4ee78c078Block Operator
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