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 9451516 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106458120 epoch_slot_no: 13320 block_no: 9451339 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 68633 time: 2023-10-23 01:26:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3502ec40be46d35083d4acf63873ec5463b8c213fa6586782727681632198eBlock Operator
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