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 9411432 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105636978 epoch_slot_no: 56178 block_no: 9411255 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 37762 time: 2023-10-13 13:21:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3ab58947f1a1ba920cc67b8e84a27c34302a8915706ac4b85f3a35af6a871c0Block Operator
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