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 9422265 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 105860752 epoch_slot_no: 279952 block_no: 9422088 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 34873 time: 2023-10-16 03:30:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a51b82f71ee269f9055c5d046854893f34989dd00aac656fa6b327da23ce0eaBlock Operator
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