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 9426497 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 105945522 epoch_slot_no: 364722 block_no: 9426320 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 63118 time: 2023-10-17 03:03:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd76ecf799db2ee6f5060a21000684f51d177699e0bac9f10571a4a072bc19c9Block Operator
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