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 9457172 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 106573685 epoch_slot_no: 128885 block_no: 9456995 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 6971 time: 2023-10-24 09:32:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805cd4d648f56eeb2b6109afe7015c994df1cf4ea844963941f3911ba9cd07abBlock Operator
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