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 9396875 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105341823 epoch_slot_no: 193023 block_no: 9396698 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 36566 time: 2023-10-10 03:21:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7c1edea34f0879bfc883addc04e2f1be5950d352a43b6901b88604dc1267b15Block Operator
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