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 9431720 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 106056137 epoch_slot_no: 43337 block_no: 9431543 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 76337 time: 2023-10-18 09:47:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x774402b1438972b5e1c028c157cc4bbae0e0d67d3a29a49d9fd636a6b91ace64Block Operator
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