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 9458050 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 106590930 epoch_slot_no: 146130 block_no: 9457873 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 82302 time: 2023-10-24 14:20:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa502828ab64d307f2b6046dbf48c60a0a4bd5f39a47e57a498db1c240af7d9eeBlock Operator
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