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 9402656 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105457848 epoch_slot_no: 309048 block_no: 9402479 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 35791 time: 2023-10-11 11:35:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2887fcac630c17ab1b87b855fe5579615e1e538b9f055c2333f3b2c223bca92fBlock Operator
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