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 9417179 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105755790 epoch_slot_no: 174990 block_no: 9417002 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 83585 time: 2023-10-14 22:21:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b8baa034112b59c8805fcb20154917786d957ec63f3da9947a9d5880aba704Block Operator
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