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 9379118 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104977535 epoch_slot_no: 260735 block_no: 9378941 slot_leader_id: 9119336 size: 54717 time: 2023-10-05 22:10:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b58bedbc8450d0593874157be594eb0d20d2eb5522869393c31d7b1f4eecdaBlock Operator
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