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 9454350 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106515340 epoch_slot_no: 70540 block_no: 9454173 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 48102 time: 2023-10-23 17:20:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315b58be46fb0e00fbe2277778afa0d4dee8836b9b594d6893947db109fdd250Block Operator
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