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 9436818 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106160789 epoch_slot_no: 147989 block_no: 9436641 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 47969 time: 2023-10-19 14:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0e64ae128536ccb7c44c9740c9a99c95397b171ab85e1452d609b6694a2ceeBlock Operator
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