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 9417651 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105765408 epoch_slot_no: 184608 block_no: 9417474 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 36643 time: 2023-10-15 01:01:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2ea6260c5d26fd9803f4c7b48e31cfe55b2410366e4b52a66dd1a7c52d7e9eBlock Operator
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