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 9396927 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105342941 epoch_slot_no: 194141 block_no: 9396750 slot_leader_id: 8863455 size: 12516 time: 2023-10-10 03:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f0de669b44924891e5b58dd56ee29f2b6bed0a7ed61ed6a2502cd20b8fec78Block Operator
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