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 9394609 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 105295855 epoch_slot_no: 147055 block_no: 9394432 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 65620 time: 2023-10-09 14:35:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5bdb47295fb0781b7ca9012ca33f12243f57a22d0b741ddbc56b9071218a9bbBlock Operator
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