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 9432677 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106076023 epoch_slot_no: 63223 block_no: 9432500 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 11200 time: 2023-10-18 15:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aafa0b47d3b36ff60e45074fdc91e53827656c259ba4684e297a7d59e0174e3Block Operator
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