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 9412291 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 105654256 epoch_slot_no: 73456 block_no: 9412114 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 1978 time: 2023-10-13 18:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76d15571e0a5a654b097e702165b33975c644c961a7a51c99885e1f47221c21Block Operator
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