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 9417609 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105764771 epoch_slot_no: 183971 block_no: 9417432 slot_leader_id: 9304655 size: 69961 time: 2023-10-15 00:51:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38db91ace61f343993d50e80618059e70187faffe0c0a527a37139732ca2efc5Block Operator
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