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 9378563 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 104966507 epoch_slot_no: 249707 block_no: 9378386 slot_leader_id: 9198406 size: 39712 time: 2023-10-05 19:06:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c0fd58ddfca1487073fd35aeaef572a5d62a9f29d971f9e866b503a6ba90efBlock Operator
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