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 9457754 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106585103 epoch_slot_no: 140303 block_no: 9457577 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 19317 time: 2023-10-24 12:43:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16530e7156312adf3bcad2dc07be8312973c36c944dff782878a5386b079c89fBlock Operator
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