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 9459515 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 106621070 epoch_slot_no: 176270 block_no: 9459338 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 36988 time: 2023-10-24 22:42:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4df77a864cc177a1d70b726e6da9fd581aa522bb2677eb641de3d02f506741Block Operator
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