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 9455097 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106529933 epoch_slot_no: 85133 block_no: 9454920 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 17313 time: 2023-10-23 21:23:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b4b64d2fe3982ad6e0653f9a77347313c8a28bb3f4928889204a170ea35ad1Block Operator
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