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 9439978 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 106225601 epoch_slot_no: 212801 block_no: 9439801 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 44997 time: 2023-10-20 08:51:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad9f914b5376312de9057658369c8a051d0824d9acf806f91f05d533d11d82f8Block Operator
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