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 9453970 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106507332 epoch_slot_no: 62532 block_no: 9453793 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 38538 time: 2023-10-23 15:07:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2083c10af60bd2c5324b07bd8a459d2965b6e39b840baf1b1a82d9d729dcbb0eBlock Operator
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