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 9428019 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 105976839 epoch_slot_no: 396039 block_no: 9427842 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 47175 time: 2023-10-17 11:45:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d1f3df42db46732a769bd0e0bb9b6666192a60bd2f2d961e873e3864f1ea698Block Operator
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