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 9459166 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 106613700 epoch_slot_no: 168900 block_no: 9458989 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 74058 time: 2023-10-24 20:39:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb45339acb989fec0327590bfa46b371d296196ee63d95045d354a3b7bfbde469Block Operator
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