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 9431837 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106058635 epoch_slot_no: 45835 block_no: 9431660 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 66112 time: 2023-10-18 10:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8435694f087e14b04d4b0de9822e8a394017bbc106d6b33d1def848a2c070b4dBlock Operator
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