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 9405901 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 105523720 epoch_slot_no: 374920 block_no: 9405724 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 62703 time: 2023-10-12 05:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050136716bc52cfafac7a2c84536199c2a4cd6dd0ec72c4c8f3fd696a22be39fBlock Operator
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