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 9457913 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 106588259 epoch_slot_no: 143459 block_no: 9457736 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 84770 time: 2023-10-24 13:35:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c173d44e28fbf9a5df4f9b040fd03b69cebd4f1916f16ebe0c3259f56a7095Block Operator
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