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 9378218 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 104959562 epoch_slot_no: 242762 block_no: 9378041 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 10501 time: 2023-10-05 17:10:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8266b507b70fadf8c146671ada7103e9314f97a8cfd12188e3ff5669219b5b14Block Operator
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