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 9397215 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105348753 epoch_slot_no: 199953 block_no: 9397038 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 79433 time: 2023-10-10 05:17:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00ffa56709c11c72947403302c68205f67bafb1fbe2c25515ce538868a199a2aBlock Operator
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