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 9417984 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105772780 epoch_slot_no: 191980 block_no: 9417807 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 70770 time: 2023-10-15 03:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8087b5a3d40428ffb1583bf46e16e1b7acfa1eb251351250914d09619748845aBlock Operator
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