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 9459382 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 106617760 epoch_slot_no: 172960 block_no: 9459205 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 72356 time: 2023-10-24 21:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddd3d1bdfc63d6cf86771efcecba0cab3446c692a02009afbd5d8406e23f7e8Block Operator
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