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 9396764 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 105339699 epoch_slot_no: 190899 block_no: 9396587 slot_leader_id: 8862761 size: 72521 time: 2023-10-10 02:46:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a335229fdc093878cd4fa6c0f8e58dde379eb058bea632d32bf1d66a8d14cd6Block Operator
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