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 9400564 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 105417387 epoch_slot_no: 268587 block_no: 9400387 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 1680 time: 2023-10-11 00:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f2d8e674a6f5e0c7cf96607ee7aa3c6ec6c23e48a8160e22a4391327bbb48aBlock Operator
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