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 9427526 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105966269 epoch_slot_no: 385469 block_no: 9427349 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 19527 time: 2023-10-17 08:49:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80e66300fad60f364567e3701a73610f965032f9d3d2269ab1554510d387aeeBlock Operator
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