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 9458434 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106598709 epoch_slot_no: 153909 block_no: 9458257 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 44151 time: 2023-10-24 16:30:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5243e7bfaf04fd1c3d9d818625a8e92a2504f9f367dd1368d85aaf82bab6569cBlock Operator
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