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 9441526 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106255420 epoch_slot_no: 242620 block_no: 9441349 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 54995 time: 2023-10-20 17:08:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe841427dcb632a3844b0c493546d250abdf3efa030af0575af97c688686439Block Operator
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