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 9440868 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106242617 epoch_slot_no: 229817 block_no: 9440691 slot_leader_id: 8361216 size: 81409 time: 2023-10-20 13:35:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe3d13b54b3b570595563c353d318a32b11bb5b18bf5b65c1a3dd84451fe9dfcBlock Operator
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