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 9405959 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 105524985 epoch_slot_no: 376185 block_no: 9405782 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 63249 time: 2023-10-12 06:14:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ebbf171c9c03f135abb550fc404e0cd726fcc226bd6e4d9ab7c608a1bbf43bBlock Operator
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