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 9398349 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 105372182 epoch_slot_no: 223382 block_no: 9398172 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 5151 time: 2023-10-10 11:47:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe3e2e801d4e28abe0afc29ee1d32f3d81fbb463a66c3de9ba7e7263c7746267Block Operator
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