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 9418015 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105773412 epoch_slot_no: 192612 block_no: 9417838 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 46927 time: 2023-10-15 03:15:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf30b1e45a8237e1e42a904e8dfed032eae8999aecc8b84f64e158c9acfaf84cfBlock Operator
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