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 9404991 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105505247 epoch_slot_no: 356447 block_no: 9404814 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 68114 time: 2023-10-12 00:45:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534d9ae73fac6cec31b21a490716865d35cfe1ec57b569f25ed5802ac785ca87Block Operator
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