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 9456939 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106568953 epoch_slot_no: 124153 block_no: 9456762 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 52140 time: 2023-10-24 08:14:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd6ec16eb69d0f29274fc5fb4ea2cbafac405b5a9dbe9336b75e833d7eef3ceBlock Operator
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