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 9422050 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105856113 epoch_slot_no: 275313 block_no: 9421873 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 43152 time: 2023-10-16 02:13:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00b142ddffeff096e6025db5a5f1f2a6315f5898525091ed2830610acdec9831Block Operator
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