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 9452145 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106471071 epoch_slot_no: 26271 block_no: 9451968 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 65880 time: 2023-10-23 05:02:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33ceb426caf2233a29950342ec2235902c5cb22ee7adaa9729a92b4d475cf9feBlock Operator
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