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 9412954 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105667890 epoch_slot_no: 87090 block_no: 9412777 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 77619 time: 2023-10-13 21:56:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8aa8f3cbd7c804a286d5ec00f173f6b36f24ee427a7d996cb16a61a86b5321Block Operator
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