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 9411024 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 105627980 epoch_slot_no: 47180 block_no: 9410847 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 44367 time: 2023-10-13 10:51:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a30daa15edf720fdaca485f2f5ab98f85445902448203b3a846aba3ebabdadbBlock Operator
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