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 9419716 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105808557 epoch_slot_no: 227757 block_no: 9419539 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 40887 time: 2023-10-15 13:00:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3ae1c7607f50a1aca3b26e0ee01a86f3e31e0c6445461b814597b11ea45464Block Operator
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