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 9429885 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106015846 epoch_slot_no: 3046 block_no: 9429708 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 82561 time: 2023-10-17 22:35:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853425f48b40ea87e11b604e4f888aec41ef0dc71d9583fd661ae20ee80fe960Block Operator
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