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 9431673 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106054954 epoch_slot_no: 42154 block_no: 9431496 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 35062 time: 2023-10-18 09:27:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6694688326fe852d54cb8560e2e742a5d21d49e612d004e7a0ea91c89fffb041Block Operator
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