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 9378836 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 104971886 epoch_slot_no: 255086 block_no: 9378659 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 18555 time: 2023-10-05 20:36:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x356563ced90e9378adfa518d6ed872963a4b1fd739f3b5d77e40e5d39fb81b9aBlock Operator
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