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 9395336 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105310468 epoch_slot_no: 161668 block_no: 9395159 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 32641 time: 2023-10-09 18:39:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0fb4b9a0a60954007cac6572e4fd7915af41df70243f1385713076f9f24cfaBlock Operator
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