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 9457074 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106571805 epoch_slot_no: 127005 block_no: 9456897 slot_leader_id: 9457074 size: 20489 time: 2023-10-24 09:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae5ae33114b29656ed772e2f4788ef47042e8aef8f287d2b0bb17550e39dbb1cBlock Operator
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