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 9437985 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 106186131 epoch_slot_no: 173331 block_no: 9437808 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 23099 time: 2023-10-19 21:53:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f33453dbcffbc5bc9e995fc8d1c03463e5b24b7b880a94eccfd68ce330bca51Block Operator
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