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 9396730 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105339067 epoch_slot_no: 190267 block_no: 9396553 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 44021 time: 2023-10-10 02:35:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c967b64ca5f8bb139bb17e5ef7c4fc6c3bfddbe19c42f314e2862ee5ef685d1Block Operator
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