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 9457085 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106572080 epoch_slot_no: 127280 block_no: 9456908 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 17236 time: 2023-10-24 09:06:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146ee877e7ecd62fb4ecae7b2d8a294660781f53372b0cd4087b8a2d29bcc38aBlock Operator
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