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 9405561 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105517107 epoch_slot_no: 368307 block_no: 9405384 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 50684 time: 2023-10-12 04:03:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1506bdc2062a1cbc9623b2867d12a90ed6726440c54fd66421daaf35dd76fb65Block Operator
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