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 9456119 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 106552199 epoch_slot_no: 107399 block_no: 9455942 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 49721 time: 2023-10-24 03:34:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8055a412f02a880fa323019929dbe6ec3754e5c4f68f1d4938b26e62df2d7c8bBlock Operator
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