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 9378594 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 104967195 epoch_slot_no: 250395 block_no: 9378417 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 21175 time: 2023-10-05 19:18:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04bce2bac87612134f8689b693fb1e0d6a2a6a8dedf92311548c56728e09be45Block Operator
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