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 9459512 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 106621017 epoch_slot_no: 176217 block_no: 9459335 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 81849 time: 2023-10-24 22:41:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0909046dc53513aa51abb38f4d8912ad964f7e76b8d327696f6d9d52c50e5fd3Block Operator
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