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 9459201 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106614474 epoch_slot_no: 169674 block_no: 9459024 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 41540 time: 2023-10-24 20:52:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1bba7bddb6e97b0ffab8c428de7492f566785f2aedc7afb9719e65c30139ef9Block Operator
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