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 9400672 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105419390 epoch_slot_no: 270590 block_no: 9400495 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 23954 time: 2023-10-11 00:54:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc2bf1c7c602e64bc6fbd7d2da302a3c9ef4c9aaf2810373a27a80f06ed55a3aBlock Operator
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