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 9442132 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 106267674 epoch_slot_no: 254874 block_no: 9441955 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 45440 time: 2023-10-20 20:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169369ad5fea9ac682cef2e301abd14e30bf11be118e3fe60d8d32858c1e341eBlock Operator
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