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 9378986 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 104975006 epoch_slot_no: 258206 block_no: 9378809 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87660 time: 2023-10-05 21:28:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a4e7e5ca5b00431b543dfb61856cf9658e1bcc553ababf0a7cfc5ddefa158ffBlock Operator
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