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 9426674 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105949048 epoch_slot_no: 368248 block_no: 9426497 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 29332 time: 2023-10-17 04:02:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ed424c49329332483cb4ba9c9faa9829dffb57ad6feb8a605b936d785ae40eBlock Operator
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