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 9428536 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105988162 epoch_slot_no: 407362 block_no: 9428359 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 32794 time: 2023-10-17 14:54:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12fdc271f1efc4ed9da3e22299ed5e73b39d209d50b63e5c4609570f1ee8c4fBlock Operator
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