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 9389875 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105198621 epoch_slot_no: 49821 block_no: 9389698 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 9016 time: 2023-10-08 11:35:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6dd3428c8c6ce65a0931196c9e3b3cb2001908230958f6e5fff25473e5a34a9Block Operator
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