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 9455262 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 106533369 epoch_slot_no: 88569 block_no: 9455085 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 71002 time: 2023-10-23 22:21:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa39f97ac248dd0a4f522932509c99ea21f93f2a8460431b0d48d6d23dd61adBlock Operator
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