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 9433280 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106088169 epoch_slot_no: 75369 block_no: 9433103 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 84772 time: 2023-10-18 18:41:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa23109af8997d693cf09402c73e74b42efff9b2c3e30c8f2f3a5352429e24cb3Block Operator
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