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 9442812 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 106281867 epoch_slot_no: 269067 block_no: 9442635 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 23856 time: 2023-10-21 00:29:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7619c231b1b6ca5f275621eeadbd25d66e1b49c25c05ad0b29db78133f3da38Block Operator
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