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 9454035 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 106508907 epoch_slot_no: 64107 block_no: 9453858 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 68940 time: 2023-10-23 15:33:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x059e509949a6bc81982b4f1ad3579afca0469dbc4c58f2f9f99593ab0c9057c8Block Operator
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