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 9390418 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 105209606 epoch_slot_no: 60806 block_no: 9390241 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 72976 time: 2023-10-08 14:38:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b5a171070583b8d15539901065ebe4961d08cf7302710475bc785a07cb9f18bBlock Operator
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