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 9378272 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104960930 epoch_slot_no: 244130 block_no: 9378095 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 15958 time: 2023-10-05 17:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea09b69a01058be929a7cbf6f9dfe0ece65d0f7918010b27bb4d5c34a6cb7862Block Operator
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