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 9419888 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105812058 epoch_slot_no: 231258 block_no: 9419711 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 55299 time: 2023-10-15 13:59:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x981f18d3ccaaba5e343d82d82412961b2970edcbf9fa0d8da540a41360cad4f9Block Operator
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