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 9431215 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106044658 epoch_slot_no: 31858 block_no: 9431038 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 36442 time: 2023-10-18 06:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc45feaca18246ff53a61e19c8c64d4e142e0ecd0de9b6019aa4d1e9fb9ebff0aBlock Operator
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