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 9406579 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 105537403 epoch_slot_no: 388603 block_no: 9406402 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 45842 time: 2023-10-12 09:41:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f234cd21b7000668093b061f3d4a6e75dfe9280902719a42dec3361ae3a529Block Operator
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