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 9440643 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 106238316 epoch_slot_no: 225516 block_no: 9440466 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 86986 time: 2023-10-20 12:23:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa17ffefd3e9e8afc6b9e5c8452217377346b6e782ac7feeec79685239ecb5ff2Block Operator
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