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 9426464 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105944795 epoch_slot_no: 363995 block_no: 9426287 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 73666 time: 2023-10-17 02:51:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4db253628059f352a3a4d181d46de7ff6b9b933ee63b445134e93ff0cbc52aBlock Operator
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