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 9417900 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105770638 epoch_slot_no: 189838 block_no: 9417723 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 82296 time: 2023-10-15 02:28:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdccf7476705d8bde57b208fedb8688a2da8ba058bab2e10d96e42c9f3e01fa4Block Operator
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