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 9377982 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 104954986 epoch_slot_no: 238186 block_no: 9377805 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 87099 time: 2023-10-05 15:54:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e66a6f8ef004205963aad427e28e6752cf349a4b52e1c2ae415d7534ba030abBlock Operator
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