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 9456006 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106549770 epoch_slot_no: 104970 block_no: 9455829 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 8585 time: 2023-10-24 02:54:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49774b8d3d69ba895f8c6165db1423c9abd4f307d548097efdcce3d0df3c41fBlock Operator
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