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 9394998 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105303745 epoch_slot_no: 154945 block_no: 9394821 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 21685 time: 2023-10-09 16:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8e8aa2c4a1b192b1409a95a6c4c33f55230d1b3ff7372e3dac8797073741421Block Operator
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