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 9421841 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105851958 epoch_slot_no: 271158 block_no: 9421664 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 52823 time: 2023-10-16 01:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744c3906cb5ebce14274b28142075f1f05bba92c8855675aaaf2b6c2aa4cf1bbBlock Operator
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