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 9452979 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106488156 epoch_slot_no: 43356 block_no: 9452802 slot_leader_id: 9315873 size: 43847 time: 2023-10-23 09:47:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75133637864e8db630431a04f5c6b8c4285ba34971b78c8c00e3986943cc93b8Block Operator
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