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 9378418 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104963492 epoch_slot_no: 246692 block_no: 9378241 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 20853 time: 2023-10-05 18:16:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f74c2b90279964f55cdd1995352b206c063464c43f79f6240c314a1a65528dBlock Operator
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