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 9426719 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105950006 epoch_slot_no: 369206 block_no: 9426542 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 8876 time: 2023-10-17 04:18:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e153a8d08a7e6058eaf646730eefaa1c8685add02cc7c61792c96b3dca85dfaBlock Operator
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