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 9455184 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106531633 epoch_slot_no: 86833 block_no: 9455007 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 36100 time: 2023-10-23 21:52:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd454e274b7ac53037d0ba8d018fc5f0bdab151770ba5fa05ffb827e20d7bd94bBlock Operator
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