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 9433475 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 106092479 epoch_slot_no: 79679 block_no: 9433298 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 60569 time: 2023-10-18 19:52:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad7bebf92f20673eba0ee1c0210b8b35cf136d0fb8a7bcbb7c7d46e44a9c5b9Block Operator
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