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 9416538 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 105742243 epoch_slot_no: 161443 block_no: 9416361 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 87955 time: 2023-10-14 18:35:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05dfd1315f0056a8d75e0b56a3d4ba45d969176bfe8f2c708e8d785734445f52Block Operator
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