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 9424150 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105897992 epoch_slot_no: 317192 block_no: 9423973 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 19367 time: 2023-10-16 13:51:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x151a18379566cfa16b0732976a2f987402d18075182cbb8c36624bd5722cfa75Block Operator
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