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 9409295 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 105592215 epoch_slot_no: 11415 block_no: 9409118 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 87167 time: 2023-10-13 00:55:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71586087acf06ca67db0af8891082d9bde287ba7fbee4acf816a3164d1b1aa50Block Operator
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