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 9443178 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106289032 epoch_slot_no: 276232 block_no: 9443001 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 40348 time: 2023-10-21 02:28:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe86d1fff238311b83dd40aea8fb8a63e129d1535e9e8b8cd4a819ad5a20684Block Operator
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