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 9397139 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105347058 epoch_slot_no: 198258 block_no: 9396962 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 11309 time: 2023-10-10 04:49:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x845fff09bf62e9147443df740a952a3d71f05b2e47429ed9db8c127eeaaab943Block Operator
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