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 9433391 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 106090668 epoch_slot_no: 77868 block_no: 9433214 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 88497 time: 2023-10-18 19:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106d3d45a37a4c963986b2d0c326d2c8008af50d55f2c2dcb3a09b00592b3e0aBlock Operator
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