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 9436972 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 106164047 epoch_slot_no: 151247 block_no: 9436795 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 85460 time: 2023-10-19 15:45:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81efbec96938622d4b4a3e88ba1c9d75cb3638a08a57df01cd9e6ff9bba8867eBlock Operator
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