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 9456867 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106567558 epoch_slot_no: 122758 block_no: 9456690 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 34800 time: 2023-10-24 07:50:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d5a5703e5429ae91e29cdd1c16750b8554257d4034b7f3d71cc94b054b407bfBlock Operator
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