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 9456537 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106560587 epoch_slot_no: 115787 block_no: 9456360 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 1428 time: 2023-10-24 05:54:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb0cc1249c4daefb84657b7ef8bb37bfa15ff121440bf15c1e49f75f4b2e3fb3Block Operator
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