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 9417653 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105765439 epoch_slot_no: 184639 block_no: 9417476 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 32460 time: 2023-10-15 01:02:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00001a8e3443b3c404d43f873ed34ab8631c050e18961f23269158ec66b27e82Block Operator
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