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 9457432 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106579113 epoch_slot_no: 134313 block_no: 9457255 slot_leader_id: 7729284 size: 14641 time: 2023-10-24 11:03:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94115aab7d2b6d15b86d5fddd06f70bc7277d3e7cae641b07738c86496e9780dBlock Operator
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