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 9399471 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105394541 epoch_slot_no: 245741 block_no: 9399294 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 44642 time: 2023-10-10 18:00:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42c2c96cc1393fd69b7ad5091285711dc3aa574a68dcb81a9482af4ff0acea9aBlock Operator
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