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 9431840 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 106058670 epoch_slot_no: 45870 block_no: 9431663 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 50953 time: 2023-10-18 10:29:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044d4204de94de5ccb2f5b6bc6fa718f6811053233e8b180f7e8e0bbd9ef0e38Block Operator
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