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 9454451 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106517526 epoch_slot_no: 72726 block_no: 9454274 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 20431 time: 2023-10-23 17:56:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24ad78cab7b6c62cad096ebee04054dde93d6654bab87926c5b0ea9a579f8811Block Operator
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