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 9389941 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 105200258 epoch_slot_no: 51458 block_no: 9389764 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 80204 time: 2023-10-08 12:02:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0af36746bcb970b84e233ece4806f1cbd86a4f0fdbbc22db8a21b8e684f719eBlock Operator
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