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 9404389 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105492705 epoch_slot_no: 343905 block_no: 9404212 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 59621 time: 2023-10-11 21:16:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbda351f7231ea5f8e60a82a04d896d242472abac004982829da037c689049d69Block Operator
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