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 9457842 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 106587045 epoch_slot_no: 142245 block_no: 9457665 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 79991 time: 2023-10-24 13:15:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0568aaaa63b78cee5515dbd16dd6558957bd75831a2ca0d6325572e8a625e9ccBlock Operator
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