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 9399150 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 105388255 epoch_slot_no: 239455 block_no: 9398973 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 87700 time: 2023-10-10 16:15:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ebb74c2dc5f6915e4f5469153f99aca25634a321a6b971292c3c042009511bBlock Operator
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