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 9458087 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106591759 epoch_slot_no: 146959 block_no: 9457910 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 72455 time: 2023-10-24 14:34:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd1d64536b22870a46f40fb2b0b7175c0d3aa048a5d64b8f85dcc8c63199bacfBlock Operator
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