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 9435757 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 106139188 epoch_slot_no: 126388 block_no: 9435580 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 61972 time: 2023-10-19 08:51:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40abadd05a02a80feba1d7bcd6f7fe8b2e04d372e41907577399e6d69f73970bBlock Operator
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