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 9394039 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105284423 epoch_slot_no: 135623 block_no: 9393862 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 53743 time: 2023-10-09 11:25:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd30fcf1af9cbf6d8f1781870ac6df24f780f15e720050b1f80b746c462e01f53Block Operator
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