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 9434244 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 106108261 epoch_slot_no: 95461 block_no: 9434067 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 45887 time: 2023-10-19 00:15:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727300b3cc9afd5f721f44fd530e56f443024de3d038349a9873b82a80c71231Block Operator
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