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 9413379 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 105676631 epoch_slot_no: 95831 block_no: 9413202 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 29794 time: 2023-10-14 00:22:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x699c3df15ffcf628fd1b8539040daefeadb43d6c4cfa29724f59c9b031301f09Block Operator
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