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 9394677 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 105297527 epoch_slot_no: 148727 block_no: 9394500 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 37982 time: 2023-10-09 15:03:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31bfa53ab7e80fbecd28fb8873ad0345b9a6e42046cf9fe916f2172b1dba0177Block Operator
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