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 9457216 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106574603 epoch_slot_no: 129803 block_no: 9457039 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 5726 time: 2023-10-24 09:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79e7284f6085da02a4c84212c0af10ff932da24e2c61207f2b2d4ef4a9a654bfBlock Operator
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