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 9378846 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104972118 epoch_slot_no: 255318 block_no: 9378669 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 61886 time: 2023-10-05 20:40:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd68955d28aa922da7a6cbf8a4d30cd8366b5a2ad8feaea693bed6bb6cbb48aBlock Operator
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