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 9378750 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 104970068 epoch_slot_no: 253268 block_no: 9378573 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 12441 time: 2023-10-05 20:05:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92e84616d26570c8948f614549b5c93eb77bce8e308a6f33db2c55820c4a9404Block Operator
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