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 9457266 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106575851 epoch_slot_no: 131051 block_no: 9457089 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 11453 time: 2023-10-24 10:09:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb57b49456fd0b0e83152fb2fcc24b17b03a39545c2bb6d18782e479847a4e9bBlock Operator
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