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 9422429 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105863634 epoch_slot_no: 282834 block_no: 9422252 slot_leader_id: 9319244 size: 1398 time: 2023-10-16 04:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f352af36ee59d272dfb2b3356f8bd6cde00f81b98d3d49c122deab45a1d849cBlock Operator
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