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 9457526 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106580815 epoch_slot_no: 136015 block_no: 9457349 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 27458 time: 2023-10-24 11:31:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127a60ad4238820e9db825bf0766ec6ad4c3ad49b50cc53c7c43590d214e670fBlock Operator
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