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 9417895 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105770487 epoch_slot_no: 189687 block_no: 9417718 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 18081 time: 2023-10-15 02:26:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24258f40200170a67e233b7145adcca4a8d128045d781cb19b6941d52327d50cBlock Operator
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