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 9422694 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 105869077 epoch_slot_no: 288277 block_no: 9422517 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 54608 time: 2023-10-16 05:49:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb264a649b79840209ec49afc179d4c66ebf0e125348d9f3f9253c6f9275f7ed0Block Operator
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