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 9434381 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 106111130 epoch_slot_no: 98330 block_no: 9434204 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 83260 time: 2023-10-19 01:03:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c18b3617b1010d39583b45cb688a62278042f7ce74ba1f90e13b5383088198Block Operator
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