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 9400217 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105410114 epoch_slot_no: 261314 block_no: 9400040 slot_leader_id: 9303214 size: 23308 time: 2023-10-10 22:20:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dec33bb6e00701caa5f41eb7e3b4d48a336b94befad1e4fe72494fc77aa92ffBlock Operator
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