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 9396780 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105339988 epoch_slot_no: 191188 block_no: 9396603 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 24231 time: 2023-10-10 02:51:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afda486c32bbd451ab9face85a4744e9b8ff744da63901827bedb9b480afbb5Block Operator
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