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 9395167 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 105306945 epoch_slot_no: 158145 block_no: 9394990 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 10893 time: 2023-10-09 17:40:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e664263a1c874ad0b0dc7f9e07cf8cde794c34e05abbf4dd1a6a840527ae99Block Operator
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