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 9410959 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 105626488 epoch_slot_no: 45688 block_no: 9410782 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 51891 time: 2023-10-13 10:26:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef0df7fc0054c7593fd3a7f43a7c5c5547a2cd4ce437c50f57542f14c8a3971cBlock Operator
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