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 9380037 Details
Epoch: 440 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 104996110 epoch_slot_no: 279310 block_no: 9379860 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 19086 time: 2023-10-06 03:20:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ce0349fb14cb987a4aabfc2034478866be9332df374ee0e83a75ec3ce141a1Block Operator
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