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 9400053 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105406865 epoch_slot_no: 258065 block_no: 9399876 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 33790 time: 2023-10-10 21:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a75a0436da33ec14c695f8824f99e3cd3b485ea6953ee99de023b31fa84d1c7Block Operator
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