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 9402698 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 105458633 epoch_slot_no: 309833 block_no: 9402521 slot_leader_id: 9304655 size: 71770 time: 2023-10-11 11:48:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddaabd42d63be5b9111183c2b7597b6bf4c7c2b67d9774834772ac2f03986467Block Operator
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