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 9427977 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105976009 epoch_slot_no: 395209 block_no: 9427800 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 27816 time: 2023-10-17 11:31:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f6534dbf8508b063b530529cde3bc6c7c594fd13950775c2c34639ae769ef3Block Operator
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