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 9378242 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 104960216 epoch_slot_no: 243416 block_no: 9378065 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 57252 time: 2023-10-05 17:21:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb87da50a30f94f8ae590d4c439baa3c5e02e1e4ed6231c556afcd8996508aaBlock Operator
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