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 9458821 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106607368 epoch_slot_no: 162568 block_no: 9458644 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 26972 time: 2023-10-24 18:54:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b39aa67705a506da0a0cdcec062d1957490b1a91fc86e4b572b50b85ab31545Block Operator
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