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 9394331 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 105290392 epoch_slot_no: 141592 block_no: 9394154 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 70409 time: 2023-10-09 13:04:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af7fd3f9e63df8b8c12937d41ba8662f2250a40a033e62a42a3b82c3700cfe0Block Operator
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