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 9432085 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106064052 epoch_slot_no: 51252 block_no: 9431908 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 37128 time: 2023-10-18 11:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eae2a9ef5f40999031eb71a068a1eff6ee1f0a4858fe4d5166fd78ad60a124fBlock Operator
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