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 9424898 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105912686 epoch_slot_no: 331886 block_no: 9424721 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 33178 time: 2023-10-16 17:56:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d6eb027df1b95798d6baf0eec4e7053ff5e648f917d97a63c9cc1b292d305fBlock Operator
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