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 9407927 Details
Epoch: 441 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 105564208 epoch_slot_no: 415408 block_no: 9407750 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 18163 time: 2023-10-12 17:08:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70bbafa39fdbc7866643520c5d7097d50f2e5cb3d0745050392416e05bb7f6faBlock Operator
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