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 9420806 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105831570 epoch_slot_no: 250770 block_no: 9420629 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 66643 time: 2023-10-15 19:24:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe83731b192957a9dc6d8c8abeb8aa8e9339ba9e8128ac66f08641de092640c42Block Operator
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