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 9421639 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105847974 epoch_slot_no: 267174 block_no: 9421462 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 79500 time: 2023-10-15 23:57:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71eb0523ff5ef060488f717691d385d27a7e992a32fe0015e7a1a6cd4094832eBlock Operator
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