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 9459762 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106625245 epoch_slot_no: 180445 block_no: 9459585 slot_leader_id: 9315873 size: 11157 time: 2023-10-24 23:52:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x807655b352c375d59b448a07838910b4b70d1d2c20e1d66b56fc5b1c3b959bf3Block Operator
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