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 9457687 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 106584121 epoch_slot_no: 139321 block_no: 9457510 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 84285 time: 2023-10-24 12:26:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fa8c047a0b5742904f92ff612a10e72a735b5265129cb043c1767b11f78c1dBlock Operator
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