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 9432373 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106069614 epoch_slot_no: 56814 block_no: 9432196 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 41965 time: 2023-10-18 13:31:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc12e7513cce40d81d28b1877bfb069bb538914668673dc297e49dab309bae4Block Operator
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