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 9458239 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 106594782 epoch_slot_no: 149982 block_no: 9458062 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 32407 time: 2023-10-24 15:24:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6e497fdacf082bdab37c6679473d4582c0e6e2c7c3d43d96acf7a1e1985018Block Operator
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