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 9420682 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 105829009 epoch_slot_no: 248209 block_no: 9420505 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 82986 time: 2023-10-15 18:41:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7ffcdea92faf2fc277c84624238e998683695bd6df482f25b64efc219eb9d9dBlock Operator
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