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 9392557 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105253486 epoch_slot_no: 104686 block_no: 9392380 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 61484 time: 2023-10-09 02:49:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2047b50491f6117752ea935cb7cd101f30e4b6c2cb0163e39da2324c2b61a1f1Block Operator
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