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 9458556 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106601481 epoch_slot_no: 156681 block_no: 9458379 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 78047 time: 2023-10-24 17:16:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0396d4612a3526e246aab26d4ad9c188af655a56b62f480f2e69d498746db6b0Block Operator
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