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 9427686 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105969527 epoch_slot_no: 388727 block_no: 9427509 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 11665 time: 2023-10-17 09:43:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe92bb4ab5eeb7b30ab0d4ece7211362586cdf5398c905578cd7e1c8e52b8aac1Block Operator
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