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 9397710 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 105358765 epoch_slot_no: 209965 block_no: 9397533 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 80286 time: 2023-10-10 08:04:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35af5d1772d9c7e76ccf12eac6d78f1132db4bd9c31c465bed055d8a3a721088Block Operator
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