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 9397926 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 105363613 epoch_slot_no: 214813 block_no: 9397749 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 29455 time: 2023-10-10 09:25:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ab6a2f205e760e373771fd6914feb86c8847e4c12ebaa7140eb555ce5fb034Block Operator
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