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 9452857 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106485549 epoch_slot_no: 40749 block_no: 9452680 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 16461 time: 2023-10-23 09:04:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25abf2102c34b97d430f565f1f47ca26466233d5287dd107a1b0a8c8f32eef92Block Operator
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