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 9401812 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 105441332 epoch_slot_no: 292532 block_no: 9401635 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 78302 time: 2023-10-11 07:00:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21415c5df8268ca7b036257fe1d7beb4f03263340036f7d33faeb9a261e54898Block Operator
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