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 9378782 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 104970616 epoch_slot_no: 253816 block_no: 9378605 slot_leader_id: 9324378 size: 23665 time: 2023-10-05 20:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7353fcabca159873b3f0b3b616c3e09c8e57602d2ab5b873d35177adb3c9f0e1Block Operator
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