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 9407728 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 105559890 epoch_slot_no: 411090 block_no: 9407551 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 59885 time: 2023-10-12 15:56:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081931a91d6ea8b817fedc80848915f5204f32a9ff5f0d8cffead6832c0bc78eBlock Operator
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