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 9442659 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 106278543 epoch_slot_no: 265743 block_no: 9442482 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 42010 time: 2023-10-20 23:33:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b822bdf1966c736a847d808c5ce21ffa9ce3a269eae89257d87b740fd3dc2ebBlock Operator
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