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 9429432 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 106006964 epoch_slot_no: 426164 block_no: 9429255 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 8030 time: 2023-10-17 20:07:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a7d70bcf09ef5b1f7d5b1f0b842a098db7e707a8e984483cfb45bfd3a2b6a4Block Operator
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