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 9402659 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 105457951 epoch_slot_no: 309151 block_no: 9402482 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 87925 time: 2023-10-11 11:37:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781274219f36f812208157408efb4d97310dc042c9c895c15faae59f090e287eBlock Operator
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