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 9459759 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106625215 epoch_slot_no: 180415 block_no: 9459582 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 16689 time: 2023-10-24 23:51:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f73417e6bc00685bd976744ae95ff842dfa506e69047db4d8155fa9848b669aBlock Operator
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