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 9457971 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 106589281 epoch_slot_no: 144481 block_no: 9457794 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 79056 time: 2023-10-24 13:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba35fb349588111f49f75c64b2461df2b30439fa241b1b243f7015f9b9373c67Block Operator
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