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 9411835 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 105644634 epoch_slot_no: 63834 block_no: 9411658 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 56646 time: 2023-10-13 15:28:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa9d0b195a620982851087bcf1a3750c9d3a03d73195c0412cb21f774c5c5c94Block Operator
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