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 9422426 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105863610 epoch_slot_no: 282810 block_no: 9422249 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 16102 time: 2023-10-16 04:18:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ce0bff850de5ca17ecf239982f0b80afa53b38561f59db40c02fb86ae4a73eBlock Operator
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