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 9458914 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106609253 epoch_slot_no: 164453 block_no: 9458737 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 20688 time: 2023-10-24 19:25:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781e6c9cb3a9a4a4aaa1438420526059f50d0b8c3017d9499e6abe8ae385d59dBlock Operator
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