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 9389543 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105192050 epoch_slot_no: 43250 block_no: 9389366 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 63431 time: 2023-10-08 09:45:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc980b1ba27fb8633ac3e86e4a99ec94db06ed1a7e8228d1c8c55974a9e2cb986Block Operator
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