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 9423085 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105876664 epoch_slot_no: 295864 block_no: 9422908 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 53248 time: 2023-10-16 07:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd33490901b571f771c30bd4657ad4483685997d8e9772a9686620ac182d64e8cBlock Operator
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