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 9427237 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105960590 epoch_slot_no: 379790 block_no: 9427060 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 35054 time: 2023-10-17 07:14:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf60a6b7545a00b8775ed40acd1ae73023fb20246a66e095df0d2a5bf6be3c34Block Operator
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