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 9457436 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106579187 epoch_slot_no: 134387 block_no: 9457259 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 35081 time: 2023-10-24 11:04:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c36431c9ec9619be6dfb0d3668cbe70d47b1be691c08b3a14b10f1d943fafeBlock Operator
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