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 9458125 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 106592589 epoch_slot_no: 147789 block_no: 9457948 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 40791 time: 2023-10-24 14:48:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38912fd664c698a1d4b7a83cbc1d85c086e65f2a36b5634f5b32621d9cba02dBlock Operator
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