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 9442643 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 106278230 epoch_slot_no: 265430 block_no: 9442466 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 16016 time: 2023-10-20 23:28:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8c04b0b934a0440c130b7b5514739668f23706f4632486a1be19d89b7fd83fBlock Operator
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