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 9411106 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 105629797 epoch_slot_no: 48997 block_no: 9410929 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 50834 time: 2023-10-13 11:21:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca3b10319b5760bb475306c4ff9a3ad85c948026f9f9c0b46ef51a059fe3760Block Operator
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