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 9421309 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105841546 epoch_slot_no: 260746 block_no: 9421132 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 8789 time: 2023-10-15 22:10:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbd67a8bb7cc6d7746b50f69d41fdb37d5e0b7dd6cd00a221c12cb44eac4146Block Operator
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