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 9458565 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 106601684 epoch_slot_no: 156884 block_no: 9458388 slot_leader_id: 7253610 size: 73769 time: 2023-10-24 17:19:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0870e202adebb08a517461633662d2864f2c03d759c3e5d79a974e18ae17e0c6Block Operator
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