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 9394604 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105295767 epoch_slot_no: 146967 block_no: 9394427 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 44350 time: 2023-10-09 14:34:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12bf74b86cbad1b6639ed3be884015f81af0f1b43807ab2a2e18f4b360899c9fBlock Operator
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