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 9395783 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105320237 epoch_slot_no: 171437 block_no: 9395606 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 43811 time: 2023-10-09 21:22:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb56912c6d88a100a069e318dfb2fedbb337454ccd3973a5dc6fc7a353da22284Block Operator
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