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 9416077 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 105733006 epoch_slot_no: 152206 block_no: 9415900 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 82672 time: 2023-10-14 16:01:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f52ec87a316995947a0a5a9b88e1e6841b8299e656ac82eb9cd3daf1ed7e243Block Operator
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