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 9378791 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 104970909 epoch_slot_no: 254109 block_no: 9378614 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 38889 time: 2023-10-05 20:20:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c777c7091df3a8c0bbb89fa284c5b021f4136a93f04c54f600bfe6e4517f866Block Operator
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