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 9416549 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105742460 epoch_slot_no: 161660 block_no: 9416372 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 8527 time: 2023-10-14 18:39:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda860522612f27bdda2f454b9070b54fa0be10dbba40dafa230d01769508e046Block Operator
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