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 9379478 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104984636 epoch_slot_no: 267836 block_no: 9379301 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 52710 time: 2023-10-06 00:08:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9b1defae5cf3043e7efef56a1d6992051df781e9f4c239207c531e4a42bb539Block Operator
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