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 9427693 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105969726 epoch_slot_no: 388926 block_no: 9427516 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 53877 time: 2023-10-17 09:46:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x780a64f1816b59cf4cf4e75b665fed4007937c36dd7160a951e16db13349018dBlock Operator
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