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 9378702 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 104969171 epoch_slot_no: 252371 block_no: 9378525 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 25279 time: 2023-10-05 19:51:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12cd164cf193dfd88ad4c7fe21b19f6f4491cfff6bde6d445bfb967e1a9ef10bBlock Operator
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