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 9416677 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105745184 epoch_slot_no: 164384 block_no: 9416500 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 53794 time: 2023-10-14 19:24:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf12b3b779c808cb17bb0d4c177edb94c10254899991cfe85a5cdb92577325edBlock Operator
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