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 9414958 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 105709260 epoch_slot_no: 128460 block_no: 9414781 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 88773 time: 2023-10-14 09:25:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6099a277273380728c7de1fa80ff79aef5ce3059da82e63ea8726887ba916468Block Operator
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