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 9422610 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105867133 epoch_slot_no: 286333 block_no: 9422433 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 20763 time: 2023-10-16 05:17:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda3c9d5ecd2d990ecc469ca910ebaa709dd6352bfa04eff66f66179e757f997Block Operator
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