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 9422979 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105874668 epoch_slot_no: 293868 block_no: 9422802 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 48398 time: 2023-10-16 07:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1367338611a2fe556dc7b28d21c49dfb5c8f661628435e3b9af15f168ec5ff8eBlock Operator
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