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 9412171 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105651881 epoch_slot_no: 71081 block_no: 9411994 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 2652 time: 2023-10-13 17:29:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bab3ba0120d0afc4cff3dd7c8d11603298e8d67334166cda20b6aac0108d59bBlock Operator
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