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 9429746 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106013320 epoch_slot_no: 520 block_no: 9429569 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 88716 time: 2023-10-17 21:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d492a880a82b1439262d7c8f5bbd65c5d15ff9878c72cd72e4b3ab1a5387910Block Operator
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