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 9451877 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106465615 epoch_slot_no: 20815 block_no: 9451700 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 27232 time: 2023-10-23 03:31:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5fda02b65d1a76ee490527351d05ae0ae402802018f211f874e38fd7089df7Block Operator
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