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 9442329 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106271536 epoch_slot_no: 258736 block_no: 9442152 slot_leader_id: 8347698 size: 20146 time: 2023-10-20 21:37:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6ca9379d531f2a59e82d567a87387a6ff0f400d8be54f8e3da728b8944ce8f2Block Operator
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