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 9452664 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 106481782 epoch_slot_no: 36982 block_no: 9452487 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 39803 time: 2023-10-23 08:01:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73fb144120336a45cbc449d51b8ba1860796065c537d8c0378f24f385bf13355Block Operator
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