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 9397707 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 105358637 epoch_slot_no: 209837 block_no: 9397530 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 37012 time: 2023-10-10 08:02:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e870b850be86e9a9995ab1b9c91be048ccce0684b4ba79da8a374275f594feBlock Operator
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