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 9422109 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105857369 epoch_slot_no: 276569 block_no: 9421932 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 18271 time: 2023-10-16 02:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47222630f06d7de7689a3cfdcfaba4b1866135b5e5d2bf8df19b85f14b6e7b8aBlock Operator
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