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 9443873 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 106302606 epoch_slot_no: 289806 block_no: 9443696 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 49403 time: 2023-10-21 06:14:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2a613ed33a143ff4240ee31a2eafe20d73d2715e794b1746a384b029976a36Block Operator
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