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 9398012 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105365288 epoch_slot_no: 216488 block_no: 9397835 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 36020 time: 2023-10-10 09:52:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6fdf450fce8d70723b71c285c28d5379e3d7ab0ab6728f7b31a8485918930a0Block Operator
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