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 9454848 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106524992 epoch_slot_no: 80192 block_no: 9454671 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 29388 time: 2023-10-23 20:01:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb30be2bf12c3eda495032665b8da047cd9b08ce38526251bbb60c9e03b2316aBlock Operator
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