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 9455236 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106532743 epoch_slot_no: 87943 block_no: 9455059 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 44674 time: 2023-10-23 22:10:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb02e88b8290a9ddedf503d72adf3bb6506f12c58e95f21c07b0906e6185cbaBlock Operator
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