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 9441713 Details
Epoch: 443 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 106259413 epoch_slot_no: 246613 block_no: 9441536 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 78466 time: 2023-10-20 18:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ef72ba55ec962745a1a4a2547cb6f72bd66f0fd488b743ff2ab66a9c566b53Block Operator
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