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 9428224 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 105981033 epoch_slot_no: 400233 block_no: 9428047 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 88806 time: 2023-10-17 12:55:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd506f0a9173b8d1b0f8d411865aa03f5d6f11aadcd4e7c3be759082e0bc923Block Operator
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