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 9458606 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106602487 epoch_slot_no: 157687 block_no: 9458429 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 73963 time: 2023-10-24 17:32:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa60f532507b1d5df2bff4906c0113077376e0d2e5ae5890293205e3af635e08Block Operator
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