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 9414498 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105699451 epoch_slot_no: 118651 block_no: 9414321 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 27575 time: 2023-10-14 06:42:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cc22103ed52af988c0145fba6c307ce61deea1c0eb34a042d7712559daa52c1Block Operator
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