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 9420554 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105826211 epoch_slot_no: 245411 block_no: 9420377 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 58939 time: 2023-10-15 17:55:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518a9f3745985944dfdf0d3ef91807ef053a4dfbf9c2bcc44c052889bba679ccBlock Operator
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