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 9456727 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106564697 epoch_slot_no: 119897 block_no: 9456550 slot_leader_id: 9304655 size: 19179 time: 2023-10-24 07:03:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61786ef21131202f78ce5feae571c2f856d298c423bff025abecdf523c5b7c3eBlock Operator
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