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 9426227 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105939784 epoch_slot_no: 358984 block_no: 9426050 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 31276 time: 2023-10-17 01:27:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335867957699174f32003e01a3cc02031f2d2d6a34d446f64bcf3a8aee2f15d0Block Operator
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