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 9427225 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105960215 epoch_slot_no: 379415 block_no: 9427048 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 22589 time: 2023-10-17 07:08:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f36573276ead9f5a8100548959c2fe5ec4f7bfa576cc7a76c78c6a339612e9Block Operator
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