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 9452531 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106478976 epoch_slot_no: 34176 block_no: 9452354 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 43955 time: 2023-10-23 07:14:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3fe98bc820d709dfa06ad3d497d4b42317c7bfb24c599845b2fa2da601ca268Block Operator
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