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 9458233 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 106594635 epoch_slot_no: 149835 block_no: 9458056 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 80065 time: 2023-10-24 15:22:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dc1892aaf375368012f3fbd7685c780ae67d51f9d0e13a9c9ca1e1393e6af53Block Operator
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