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 9404612 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 105497687 epoch_slot_no: 348887 block_no: 9404435 slot_leader_id: 8755072 size: 60438 time: 2023-10-11 22:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bba60ec2cffc03dd32f2bd8e38d8d3d06207c01abcb9890cb80e7971fbaa4d2Block Operator
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