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 9457313 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106577009 epoch_slot_no: 132209 block_no: 9457136 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 36806 time: 2023-10-24 10:28:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3f606a16ff9f24b28bec3cd6fcfb4b92490392bc9a84bc6b32536e23a26e8fBlock Operator
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