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 9451628 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106460425 epoch_slot_no: 15625 block_no: 9451451 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 13137 time: 2023-10-23 02:05:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3111c6394281a5d86dbc347fa40c05174a24d2ba0f42f6bdaf45bf1572c2fa0Block Operator
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