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 9451780 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 106463622 epoch_slot_no: 18822 block_no: 9451603 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 60996 time: 2023-10-23 02:58:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d48059552ab07ae9b9510cb44c99711d353961e2ca2132e8aa4433039bf38faBlock Operator
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