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 9417053 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105752978 epoch_slot_no: 172178 block_no: 9416876 slot_leader_id: 9414012 size: 48580 time: 2023-10-14 21:34:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5dd4191ac4abb305119ac8a0c0c609783093e8cd34dd18316a6c4bc7b45d8cBlock Operator
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