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 9429650 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106011276 epoch_slot_no: 430476 block_no: 9429473 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 66265 time: 2023-10-17 21:19:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd781bc8b271ccdc90ad30ddf196db5d0c9649a60c1e46bc9700ed11b8db80157Block Operator
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