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 9401206 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105429166 epoch_slot_no: 280366 block_no: 9401029 slot_leader_id: 5694850 size: 29096 time: 2023-10-11 03:37:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb54eb8737bbf012db81c95bf7cdeef03e7cd570b5252cd174e7e574cce57534eBlock Operator
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