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 9415070 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 105711628 epoch_slot_no: 130828 block_no: 9414893 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 61560 time: 2023-10-14 10:05:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20ce08154c7a715a1e925cae9129250c3115e7f4b7abe00030017fe5d51816fdBlock Operator
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