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 9400850 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105422607 epoch_slot_no: 273807 block_no: 9400673 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 41593 time: 2023-10-11 01:48:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56454ecb5fc9aa3f292a53590767d7e97135205f770622c21d85ce7d994522e3Block Operator
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