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 9458781 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 106606450 epoch_slot_no: 161650 block_no: 9458604 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 62696 time: 2023-10-24 18:39:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x318f83959313ce99296bd6502485737475066f96c3dc2b4f83e8c13ef71d642fBlock Operator
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