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 9416240 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 105736425 epoch_slot_no: 155625 block_no: 9416063 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 51999 time: 2023-10-14 16:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddad9be8858a165d6cf32ff80a7b7e0f7e3a804b070bef5862e68191874afef8Block Operator
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