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 9454415 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106516760 epoch_slot_no: 71960 block_no: 9454238 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 63330 time: 2023-10-23 17:44:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459e80baa9cf32d0b502573c822ffc4b5841a08bd2db2a400fd5f5dd55aa2a85Block Operator
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