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 9401139 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 105427712 epoch_slot_no: 278912 block_no: 9400962 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 50555 time: 2023-10-11 03:13:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51e3cebee186a62190ea80ae7cd063320d31eefc32d9ac03e896ef5ac2c00aa0Block Operator
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