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 9398237 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105369540 epoch_slot_no: 220740 block_no: 9398060 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 4262 time: 2023-10-10 11:03:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde72abbef3103ebd12016b5a0bfdf9293e64219e3148602c46f8c3f64951d3f4Block Operator
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