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 9406707 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 105539667 epoch_slot_no: 390867 block_no: 9406530 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 28175 time: 2023-10-12 10:19:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f67d9f33792c8c53cf201f117412a87d3d84f63e7f37b8df7ef87cf75916de9Block Operator
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