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 9457977 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 106589394 epoch_slot_no: 144594 block_no: 9457800 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 85672 time: 2023-10-24 13:54:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f2e578c87374ab5605caccd89cbd3ceae621bab06a5c04b8673f9368ce7e38aBlock Operator
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