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 9400334 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 105412408 epoch_slot_no: 263608 block_no: 9400157 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 18426 time: 2023-10-10 22:58:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7696455ee1158a64036cbc5e4663a8f434c18e5d244819a0ca4b96a08808915Block Operator
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