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 9378645 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104968107 epoch_slot_no: 251307 block_no: 9378468 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 46084 time: 2023-10-05 19:33:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a203a36f837af24546b6db2b49cb093a74badf16a35c58b3825538362a5a76Block Operator
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