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 9412569 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 105660059 epoch_slot_no: 79259 block_no: 9412392 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 86950 time: 2023-10-13 19:45:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203729ac95d327b635729f06c8b20774d438574c32e1e882af9e3c69cb0a7098Block Operator
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