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 9443770 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 106300642 epoch_slot_no: 287842 block_no: 9443593 slot_leader_id: 9239624 size: 24451 time: 2023-10-21 05:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2da7038bfb9a9fcd7a8edfdd6dd59b1f0f332ab365642b1dce1b9498da00ecBlock Operator
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