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 9404925 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 105503804 epoch_slot_no: 355004 block_no: 9404748 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 38362 time: 2023-10-12 00:21:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb14480be4b84d81c0f7d33e4b91b2c647439bd924c343eedd323b34bf0b5836Block Operator
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