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 9398713 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 105379100 epoch_slot_no: 230300 block_no: 9398536 slot_leader_id: 9304000 size: 86102 time: 2023-10-10 13:43:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6320809325eead10b2773690a93c7b4b3e54b6baf6b4eeb3520d27d213ea3bd5Block Operator
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