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 9421273 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105840747 epoch_slot_no: 259947 block_no: 9421096 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 46018 time: 2023-10-15 21:57:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0263f89757818366069b81c92be33375214f20e74833e908c7a3653499bd2c99Block Operator
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