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 9397480 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105354092 epoch_slot_no: 205292 block_no: 9397303 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 38105 time: 2023-10-10 06:46:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe000694d08596b8e7092fc1ce35bd0f0582adc28ee2c24ca51ef1f6bc26f66a2Block Operator
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