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 9459173 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 106613903 epoch_slot_no: 169103 block_no: 9458996 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 37222 time: 2023-10-24 20:43:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a772a6af65bdc3ceda754443eb4fb86cbb01cc9c2cd7ec6a0df21c4f1dfa6eaBlock Operator
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