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 9455403 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 106536470 epoch_slot_no: 91670 block_no: 9455226 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 83091 time: 2023-10-23 23:12:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91bf355f2e0f43a439d79faf14a561a321625a99494ba19d75f8d5d2af8fe1bbBlock Operator
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