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 9379288 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 104980809 epoch_slot_no: 264009 block_no: 9379111 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 2707 time: 2023-10-05 23:05:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x111e04142f05bd6278852c5779aaf04902e3ddacacb3c64d79fc6a865e1a31deBlock Operator
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