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 9430821 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106036496 epoch_slot_no: 23696 block_no: 9430644 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 86666 time: 2023-10-18 04:19:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd74da5dc8fe629cf5efb3b238bef84d967a051c6963b7e7357d35072a8c6dcBlock Operator
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