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 9438026 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 106187115 epoch_slot_no: 174315 block_no: 9437849 slot_leader_id: 8969959 size: 45003 time: 2023-10-19 22:10:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cc0d03f8d11ee08533497c801251c6653fa44005b8b3f3d5b1b55f7c407f8eBlock Operator
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