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 9404783 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 105501196 epoch_slot_no: 352396 block_no: 9404606 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 44639 time: 2023-10-11 23:38:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9177b2b242b09bcadf1dc014827d5c8a9a1c756bf17ab3f77689047365654c1Block Operator
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