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 9411625 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 105640553 epoch_slot_no: 59753 block_no: 9411448 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 44924 time: 2023-10-13 14:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb25b35c3426de704c2489efa3c0c08981fbe95d7f623e86f76085a87a8c94b7Block Operator
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