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 9440879 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 106242932 epoch_slot_no: 230132 block_no: 9440702 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 38990 time: 2023-10-20 13:40:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9cf82f910e7aa1ff9ae06ecdeb2960cd009e8def03a5359c6278155d2c66053Block Operator
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