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 9403871 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105482535 epoch_slot_no: 333735 block_no: 9403694 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 22725 time: 2023-10-11 18:27:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf195391748fe5961b125dfb5e46eefdc5a14fa2edfe2013e939e02e5d2f3ec1fBlock Operator
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