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 9453130 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106491186 epoch_slot_no: 46386 block_no: 9452953 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 21824 time: 2023-10-23 10:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6768505a3e8483287fe114ab8ac68a7216892c146501ae1930ef2bee3418829dBlock Operator
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