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 9403340 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 105471679 epoch_slot_no: 322879 block_no: 9403163 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 4589 time: 2023-10-11 15:26:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26565df2d539f23f71eddc4fa09411bf42e980f4d76689952a9b6a0a0c9fd033Block Operator
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