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 9432925 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106081008 epoch_slot_no: 68208 block_no: 9432748 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 85490 time: 2023-10-18 16:41:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d3c5d65a649a6f7c6548becd5477307fb685027e58b71c3db4f3d44d2e8948dBlock Operator
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