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 9412742 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 105663494 epoch_slot_no: 82694 block_no: 9412565 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 78722 time: 2023-10-13 20:43:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41fc6a210363fe5a83e037066e6f9c31364f16d2838f3887bd44e13e9b2d4193Block Operator
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