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 9459587 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106622290 epoch_slot_no: 177490 block_no: 9459410 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 35056 time: 2023-10-24 23:03:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b719274278e563883c8ec918dfec52bef68a3fa0aa7ea114974548fa7e4a7aBlock Operator
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