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 9419090 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 105796127 epoch_slot_no: 215327 block_no: 9418913 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 34817 time: 2023-10-15 09:33:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9601317d67af9e4dad7340dd6ee8a244604b7236304a18073650ff28c486cff7Block Operator
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