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 9462303 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106676541 epoch_slot_no: 231741 block_no: 9462126 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 54065 time: 2023-10-25 14:07:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6552a3a4e3d96030cca75261c3ade51d2d38eaf0097b744e6afa0546a47f4d87Block Operator
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