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 9416899 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105749694 epoch_slot_no: 168894 block_no: 9416722 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 71521 time: 2023-10-14 20:39:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18787c8c892fe85864074cb8391e4a46c17aa8d33a4e1c3be87d43a2a8ebfd45Block Operator
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