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 9427129 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105958462 epoch_slot_no: 377662 block_no: 9426952 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 60379 time: 2023-10-17 06:39:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b487eef707ac104fbe2efc2fda65a615bc1aeeff9dc73b6d8f34494e9535cdBlock Operator
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