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 9440736 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 106240182 epoch_slot_no: 227382 block_no: 9440559 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 88689 time: 2023-10-20 12:54:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01ce70d455b0f64b844c9cb4472fdfc2227be4010518003ee49c1e4154f252cBlock Operator
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