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 9436616 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 106156912 epoch_slot_no: 144112 block_no: 9436439 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 22500 time: 2023-10-19 13:46:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfedba6dff803e2c309e393c962fc352d06e8a69f400e80398d9fb78d952f6578Block Operator
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