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 9456898 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106568091 epoch_slot_no: 123291 block_no: 9456721 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 78432 time: 2023-10-24 07:59:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe75e2f38a20a32204c0ef3c767e5744ead7695e935c42a1ce3ea1394db75d23Block Operator
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