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 9391894 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 105239379 epoch_slot_no: 90579 block_no: 9391717 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 88933 time: 2023-10-08 22:54:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d953d07cb78ad5332809a9c552ebed98076ac9098a683492d6d6d961a7591a6Block Operator
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