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 9389449 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 105190442 epoch_slot_no: 41642 block_no: 9389272 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 16218 time: 2023-10-08 09:18:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7453f6958e30e1d377882a916377bbc6bb193dc58ade9beb33f9a00717354dBlock Operator
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