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 9421146 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 105838374 epoch_slot_no: 257574 block_no: 9420969 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 76122 time: 2023-10-15 21:17:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bdb9bd48fe56410b849d410b1f59e7a486d2f0123fe581fe0aff0668900ecaaBlock Operator
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