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 9417632 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105765075 epoch_slot_no: 184275 block_no: 9417455 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 87516 time: 2023-10-15 00:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe16f9bc4dd030c7be6676e88d46f968cd88347cafc5217bb2c15b0894ab2058dBlock Operator
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