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 9394642 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 105296764 epoch_slot_no: 147964 block_no: 9394465 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 87630 time: 2023-10-09 14:50:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f89dd2b6d2b210737a941af8c59a92fced17425168ce56acf8e43457a78ad6dBlock Operator
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