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 9396435 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 105333416 epoch_slot_no: 184616 block_no: 9396258 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 44282 time: 2023-10-10 01:01:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bdd7b19e0aef677e7c5e3171347142c45fd4945d8a4dac71ff4855e151c59a5Block Operator
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